What is the cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Whistler?

The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Whistler is to fly and shuttle which costs $100 - $420 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edmonton to Whistler?

The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Whistler is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 35m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Edmonton and Whistler?

No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Whistler. However, there are services departing from Edmonton, AB - Downtown and arriving at Whistler via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 and Vancouver Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Edmonton and Whistler?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edmonton and arriving at Whistler. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 7 days 6h.

How far is it from Edmonton to Whistler?

The distance between Edmonton and Whistler is 978 km. The road distance is 1055.2 km.

How do I travel from Edmonton to Whistler without a car?

The best way to get from Edmonton to Whistler without a car is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs $290 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Whistler?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Edmonton to Whistler, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Whistler bus from?

Edmonton to Whistler bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Edmonton, AB - Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Whistler train from?

Edmonton to Whistler train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.

Train or bus from Edmonton to Whistler?

The best way to get from Edmonton to Whistler is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs $290 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,000 - $12,000 and takes 7 days 6h.

Where does the Edmonton to Whistler bus arrive?

Edmonton to Whistler bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall station.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Whistler?

Whistler is 1h behind Edmonton. It is currently 6:28 AM in Edmonton and 5:28 AM in Whistler.

Where does the Edmonton to Whistler train arrive?

Edmonton to Whistler train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Whistler station.

Can I drive from Edmonton to Whistler?

Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Whistler is 1055 km. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Edmonton to Whistler.

Where can I stay near Whistler?

There are 491+ hotels available in Whistler.

Edmonton to Whistler - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edmonton to Whistler by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Vancouver International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YEG - YVR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spashuttle
5h 35m
$108–418
Fly to Abbotsford International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane YEG - YXX
2. Take the bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus
8h 18m
$84–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BCbus
3. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Whistlerbus
21h 56m
$292–481
Train
1. Take the train from Edmonton to Whistlertrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Excursion
7d 6h
$6,000–12,000
Drive 1,055.2 km
1. Drive from Edmonton to Whistlercar 1,055.2 km
13h 49m
$205–296

Edmonton to Whistler by bus

12Weekly Buses

21h 56mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edmonton to Whistler.

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Distance: 978.3 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Whistler, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Whistler via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2, Westbound W Pender St @ Burrard St, and Vancouver Downtown in around 21h 56m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Edmonton to Whistler on demand. Tickets cost $6,000–12,000 and the journey takes 7d 6h.

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