There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Wainwright by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton South, AB - Edmonton Southgate Transit Center to Vermilion, AB - 4121 51st St.bus
- Take the taxi from Vermilion, AB - 4121 51st St. to Wainwrighttaxi
7h 40m$240–320Bus, drive (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Calgary to Lloydminsterbus FlixBus 2722
- Drive from Lloydminster to Wainwrightcar
8h 48m$75–123Train
- Take the train from Calgary to Jaspertrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
- Take the train from Jasper to Wainwrighttrain VIA Rail
7d 13h$6,770–12,100Drive 415.9 km
- Drive from Calgary to Wainwrightcar 415.9 km
4h 45m$81–118Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YYC - YEG
- Take the bus from Edmonton South, AB - Edmonton Southgate Transit Center to Vermilion, AB - 4121 51st St.bus
- Take the taxi from Vermilion, AB - 4121 51st St. to Wainwrighttaxi
7h 27m$312–832
Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Wainwright is to bus and drive which costs $75 - $130 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Wainwright is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Calgary to Wainwright. However, there are services departing from Calgary and arriving at Wainwright via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 days 13h.
The distance between Calgary and Wainwright is 568 km. The road distance is 415.9 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to Wainwright without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 40m and costs $240 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Calgary to Wainwright, including transfers.
Calgary to Wainwright train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary station.
Calgary to Wainwright train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Wainwright is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Calgary to Wainwright.
There are five+ hotels available in Wainwright.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Wainwright, AB, Canada?
You can take a train from Calgary to Wainwright via Jasper in around 7d 13h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Calgary to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 7d
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $6,500–12,000
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Jasper to Wainwright
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $90–150
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $90–130
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $70–95
- Phone
- +14036689600
- reservation@thecanadabus.com
- Website
- thecanadabus.com
Bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $69–70
- Website
- https://thecanadabus.com/
- Book at
- https://thecanadabus.betterez.com/cart/61117df83dadc111b0a7d369/reservation/61117df83dadc111b0a7d36a
- Standard
- $69–70
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $80–100
Bus from Edmonton South, AB - Edmonton Southgate Transit Center to Vermilion, AB - 4121 51st St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $60–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Calgary to Lloydminster
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Vermilion Taxi VIPER
- Phone
- +1 780 581 5500
iCab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 780 581 7042
Vermilion Taxi VIPER
- Phone
- +1 780 581 5500
iCab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 780 581 7042
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