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Bus Travel down or pre-ordered by phone. Uber also
operates in Toronto and Montreal (but not yet
Buses are typically the most economical way in Vancouver).
to get around Canada, but often not the
most convenient. Driving in Canada
Long Distance Bus Travel A great way to explore Canada is by car,
Greyhound Canada runs across Eastern Canada, especially when visiting a remote country area.
Canada’s highway network is excellent and well
and offers one route between Vancouver and
NEED TO KNOW Getting Around offers bus service from Winnipeg to Vancouver. cities of Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and
maintained. However, city-center traffic
Seattle. Smaller bus lines run along the Trans-
Canada Highway, such as Rider Express, which
congestion means that visitors to the major
Wilson’s Transportation runs an express service
Ottawa may find that public transportation is
between Vancouver and Kamloops, and provides quicker and cheaper than driving.
charter buses on Vancouver Island, and cross-
Vehicle Rental
ferry transport between Vancouver and Victoria.
Many international car rental companies have
Greyhound Canada
∑ greyhound.ca
offices at city airports and downtown, and
Rider Express
Canada. When picking up your rental car, you
∑ riderexpress.ca
Wilson’s Transportation
may be asked to show your passport and
return airline ticket. Most rental companies

∑ wilsonstransportation.com rentals are easily arranged before arriving in
offer GPS for a nominal fee, and child seats
Taxis with advance notice.
Car2Go operates in Toronto, Montreal,
Taxis are plentiful in Canada’s major cities, and Calgary and Vancouver. Costing $35 to join and
are usually metered. They can either be flagged then 41 cents per minute, or $15 per hour to use
JOURNEY PLANNER MAP
Banff
Calgary
Vancouver
Charlotte-
Ottawa Montreal town
Toronto
Halifax
Niagara Falls

Direct car
routes

Area of the main map
Halifax to Charlottetown 3 hrs
Halifax to Montreal 12 hrs
Montreal to Toronto 5.5 hrs
This map is a handy reference for Toronto to Niagara Falls 1.5 hrs
traveling between Canada’s main
cities and tourist towns by car. Toronto to Ottawa 4.5 hrs
The times given reflect the fastest Calgary to Vancouver 10.5 hrs
and most direct routes available
on each route. Banff to Vancouver 9 hrs

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