How far is Vancouver from Lake Louise?

The distance covered from Vancouver to Lake Louise is 550 km (341 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vancouver to Lake Louise?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pacific Central Station, in Vancouver, and end it at Lake Louise Bus Depot, in Lake Louise.

Bus Vancouver to Lake Louise from $171 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Lake Louise on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	11h 30m	8:45pm	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Vancouver Pacific Station	11h 20m	8:20pm	Lake Louise Village	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h	4:00am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 50m	8:20pm	Lake Louise Village	No tags
Bus	7:15am	YVR	12h 30m	8:45pm	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:36 PM PST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lake Louise. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $188, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

546 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$188 - $225	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$71 - $71	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vancouver and Lake Louise?

Stops in Vancouver

A
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada
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B
Vancouver International Airport
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C
Holiday Inn Howe
1110 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2, Canada
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D
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
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E
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2, Canada
F
Coal Harbour
510 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada

Stops in Lake Louise

A
Lake Louise Bus Depot
200 Village Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L, Canada
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Rider Express

4/517,630 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

According to customer reviews, the bus drivers are very professional and friendly. However, some customers have mentioned that the buses can get hot and need better air conditioning. There were also incidents where passengers were forgotten at gas stations without a specific time given for their return, resulting in inconvenience and loss of luggage.

Rider Express Vancouver Lake Louise recent customer reviews

I enjoy watching the scenic views however the break time at stops are bit long time.

Lachlan W.

October 7, 2023

the bus driver forgot me at the gas station. he didn’t tell us a specific time to come back so I was asking him directly, if I can grab a coffee in tim hortons and he said yes. after I left the store, the bus was gone with all my luggage inside!

Thao N.

June 17, 2022

Drivers courteous and professional, bus was modern and clean, scenery fantastic.

Garry H.

October 6, 2019

Ebus

4.5/514,631 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA to Lake Louise by bus

How far is Vancouver from Lake Louise?
The distance covered from Vancouver to Lake Louise is 550 km (341 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vancouver to Lake Louise?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pacific Central Station, in Vancouver, and end it at Lake Louise Bus Depot, in Lake Louise.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

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11-21

$171

Today

$171

11-23

$171

11-24

$171

11-25

$171

11-26

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11-27

$172

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Lake Louise was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $171

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vancouver, CA to Lake Louise, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $171 to $204 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Lake Louise based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-11-23.