Overall2.7/10Harder to reach than about 80% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Jasper has no airport; all visitors arrive via Edmonton or Calgary International Airports.
- Brewster Express operates only May 1–October 31; winter visitors rely on SunDog (year-round Edmonton–Jasper) or winter Calgary–Jasper service.
- Edmonton Airport is closer (370 km, ~4 hours) than Calgary (404 km, ~5.5 hours), but Calgary has more flight options.
- The scenic Icefields Parkway connects Jasper to Banff and Lake Louise; open year-round but check road conditions before traveling.
- When driving, fill up gas before Icefields Parkway—long stretches have no services.
- Winter driving requires tire chains November–April; check 511.alberta.ca for closures and conditions.
- No cellular service on Icefields Parkway; download offline maps.
- VIA Rail The Canadian takes ~24 hours but includes scenery and onboard amenities; slower but relaxing alternative to bus/car.
Airport
Nearest Airports
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
- Distance Km
- 370
- Distance Description
- 370 km west of Jasper
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
- Distance Km
- 404
- Distance Description
- 404 km southeast of Jasper
Day Trip Access
- Notes
- Icefields Parkway is one of the most beautiful highways in the world; open year-round but weather may impact accessibility in winter
Nearby Day Trips
Banff National Park
- Via
- Icefields Parkway (Route 93); scenic drive with many stops
- Distance Km
- 287
- Travel Time Hours
- 3.5
Lake Louise
- Distance Km
- Part of Banff access route
- Travel Time Hours
- Included in Icefields Parkway route
Car Rental
- Driving Time From Calgary Hours
- 5.5
- Driving Time From Edmonton Hours
- 4
- Notes
- Winter tires mandatory November to April; check 511.alberta.ca for road conditions; no cellular service on Icefields Parkway
Available At
- Edmonton International Airport
- Calgary International Airport
- In-town Jasper rental agencies
Main Highways
- Trans-Canada Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) — runs through Jasper; main route to/from Edmonton
- Icefields Parkway (Route 93) — scenic drive between Lake Louise and Jasper; open year-round
Bus Shuttle Services
Brewster Express
- Route
- Calgary International Airport to Jasper via Banff and Lake Louise
- Schedule
- Daily (May 1 – October 31 only; seasonal)
- Price One Way
- CA$90
- Travel time
- 8.5 hours
- Arrival Time Jasper
- 7:00 PM
- Departure Time Calgary
- 10:30 AM
- Notes
- Scenic route via Icefields Parkway; round-trip discounts available (15% off with pre-booking)
Stops
- Calgary Airport
- Downtown Calgary hotels
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper town center and select hotels
SunDog Transportation
- Route
- Edmonton to Jasper connector
- Schedule
- Daily year-round
- Travel time
- 4 hours
- Notes
- Picks up from Edmonton International Airport or Edmonton city center; offers flexibility on pick-up/drop-off locations within Jasper town and region
SunDog Transportation
- Route
- Calgary to Jasper via Banff (winter service)
- Schedule
- October 18 – April 30
- Notes
- Year-round alternative when Brewster Express is not operating; connects with Banff transportation center
Greyhound Canada
- Route
- Edmonton to Jasper
- Schedule
- Daily service
- Price One Way
- CA$50
- Travel time
- 4 hours
- Notes
- Budget option; departs Edmonton daily
Cold Shot Coach Lines
- Route
- Edmonton to Jasper
- Schedule
- Daily
- Notes
- Affordable service; stops in Edson
Rider Express
- Route
- Vancouver to Jasper
- Schedule
- Seasonal/regular service
- Notes
- Longer scenic route
Rail Connections
Via Rail
- Duration
- Approximately 24 hours (with stops)
- Operator
- VIA Rail
- Amenities
- On-board dining, complimentary Wi-Fi, variety of seating options
- Notes
- Return trips available; slower than bus but scenic and relaxed pacing
Routes
- Edmonton to Jasper (The Canadian)
- Jasper to Vancouver
- Jasper to Prince Rupert
Rocky Mountaineer
- Routes
- Two-day luxury packages to Jasper; multi-day journeys from Calgary to coast
- Operator
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Duration Days
- 2
- Notes
- Premium service with unparalleled onboard hospitality; routes change seasonally
Ferry Connections
- Note
- Jasper is inland; no ferry service
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