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San Francisco, United States of America → Lake Louise, Canada

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Six ways to Travel from San Francisco to Lake Louise

Composite routes from San Francisco to Lake Louise

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$420.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$357.19

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$765.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$561.30
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$357.19

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$108.43

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.54–$140.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87
Bus from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$63.78

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Vancouver, BC to Lake
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$165.84

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Website:
banfftransportation.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.49

Roam Transit

Phone:
+1 403-762-0606
Website:
roamtransit.com
Bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$11.53

Sundog Transportation and Tours

Phone:
1-888-786-3641
Website:
sundogtours.com/
Bus from Jasper, AB to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.96–$61.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise is to fly and shuttle and bus which costs $152.17 - $402.17 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Lake Louise?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Lake Louise. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Lake Louise, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lake Louise?

The distance between San Francisco and Lake Louise is 1860 km. The road distance is 1968.7 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Lake Louise without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise without a car is to bus which takes 36h 55m and costs $173.91 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from San Francisco to Lake Louise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Louise bus from?

San Francisco to Lake Louise bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Louise bus arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Louise bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lake Louise?

Lake Louise is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 03:02 in San Francisco and 04:02 in Lake Louise.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lake Louise?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lake Louise is 1969 km. It takes approximately 23h 50m to drive from San Francisco to Lake Louise.

Where can I stay near Lake Louise?

There are 10+ hotels available in Lake Louise. Prices start at $62.11 per night.
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