Mountain town in Alberta, Canada
Getting around Jasper
How to get around Jasper
The townsite is walkable; Parks Canada shuttles and tours reach Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake. Rent a car for the Icefields Parkway and trailheads.
Ways to get around Jasper
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Maligne Lake shuttle | About C$30–60 | Seasonal shuttles; book ahead for Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake |
| Greyhound or Brewster coaches | C$40–100 | Seasonal links to Banff and Edmonton |
| Rental car | From about C$80 per day | Best for Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Lake Louise |
Taxis in Jasper
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps in the park. Local taxis are limited; plan drives or shuttles ahead and fill the tank in town.
Arriving in Jasper
Edmonton International (YEG)
Shuttle or rental car about 4 hours; coach from Edmonton about C$80–120. Seasonal Rocky Mountaineer rail also stops in Jasper.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visits (limits vary by province); carry an IDP if yours isn't in English or French.
- Onward travel in Canada: Distances are huge, so fly between regions. VIA Rail links Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto; intercity buses are limited outside Ontario and Quebec. Rent a car for parks.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Jasper?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps in the park. Local taxis are limited; plan drives or shuttles ahead and fill the tank in town.
What's the best way to get around Jasper?
The townsite is walkable; Parks Canada shuttles and tours reach Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake. Rent a car for the Icefields Parkway and trailheads.
How do I get from the airport to Jasper?
Shuttle or rental car about 4 hours; coach from Edmonton about C$80–120. Seasonal Rocky Mountaineer rail also stops in Jasper.
Is Jasper walkable?
Walkable center.
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