Written by Alexander Kopp, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans
01/08/2025
Joshua Woroniecki, Pexels
Jasper's primary transport hubs include the Jasper Train Station for rail services and various pick-up points for bus and shuttle services. There is no airport directly in Jasper; instead, visitors use nearby international airports in Edmonton and Calgary. A local public transit system operates within the town and to some surrounding national park areas.
By Air:
There are no direct flights to Jasper. The nearest major international airports are Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).
From Edmonton International Airport (YEG): Shuttle services, such as SunDog Tours, offer daily connections between the airport or West Edmonton Mall and Jasper. Travel times range from approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes to just under 5 hours, with costs starting around $75.07.
From Calgary International Airport (YYC): Shuttle services like SunDog Tours or Brewster Express provide connections to Jasper, often with a changeover in Banff. Bus travel from Calgary to Jasper averages 7 hours and 20 minutes, with prices ranging from $94 to $250.
By Train:
VIA Rail offers regular train service to Jasper from Edmonton and Vancouver.
From Vancouver: The VIA Rail "The Canadian" service takes approximately 19 hours, with basic economy seats starting around $148 CAD as of August 2023. Sleeper Plus and Prestige Class options are available at higher costs.
The Rocky Mountaineer also offers luxurious, multi-day train journeys from Vancouver to Jasper (via Whistler and Quesnel) starting at CAD $2245 for SilverLeaf service or CAD $4485 for GoldLeaf service in 2025, taking 2 to 3 days with overnight hotel stops.
By Bus/Shuttle:
From Edmonton: SunDog Tours provides daily shuttles to Jasper. Travel time is around 4 hours and 30 minutes to just under 5 hours, with prices starting from $75.07.
From Calgary: SunDog Tours and Brewster Express offer bus services; journeys often include a transfer in Banff. The average bus trip duration from Calgary to Jasper is 7 hours and 20 minutes, with prices from $94 to $250.
A new Hinton-Jasper bus service, operated by Sundog Tours, has also commenced operations.
By Car:
Driving provides flexibility. The Trans-Canada Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) serves as the main east-west route, and the Icefields Parkway (Route 93) connects Jasper with Lake Louise and Banff.
Car rental agencies are available in Jasper, as well as at Calgary and Edmonton International Airports. Daily car rental costs in Jasper can start from approximately $24-$69, depending on the company and time of year. Driving from Calgary to Jasper takes about 5 hours and 9 minutes, with estimated fuel costs between $80-$120.
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