How the Moraine Lake shuttle works
Private cars cannot drive to Moraine Lake, so most visitors use the Parks Canada shuttle. It runs from the Park and Ride at the Lake Louise Ski Resort, 1 Whitehorn Road, and you need a reservation. One ticket covers the ride to Moraine Lake, the Lake Connector between Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, and the ride back to the Park and Ride.
The shuttle ticket does not include park entry. See the Banff park pass guide for passes. The 2026 season ran from 1 June to 12 October, weather permitting. Check the booking start for the next season before you plan.
Our picks: private shuttles to Moraine Lake
Our take: if the Parks Canada shuttle is full, the sunrise shuttle gets you there before dawn. The Banff bus and the shuttle with 1.5 hours per lake are simple day options.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Sunrise shuttle to Moraine Lake
- Moraine Lake access
- National park pass
- Air-conditioned vehicle
A pre-dawn ride from Banff for sunrise at the lake, without a guide.
Check availability →Shuttle bus from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Return transport from Banff
- Free time at both lakes
A simple return bus with free time at both lakes. Bring your own park pass.
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Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, 1.5 hours each
- Return transport
- 1.5 hours at each lake
- National park entry
Transport only, without a guide, and the cheapest way to see both lakes on your own.
Check availability →Moraine Lake shuttles and tours
Guided day trips and shuttle-style transfers from Banff, Calgary and Lake Louise, with live prices and availability.
Shuttle fares 2026
Parks Canada shuttle, prices in CAD.
| Passenger | Fare 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adults, ages 18 to 64 | CAD 12.75 |
| Seniors, ages 65 and over | CAD 6 |
| Children and youth up to 17 | CAD 4 |
| Online reservation, per booking | CAD 3.50, not refundable |
| Phone reservation, per booking | CAD 5.50, not refundable |
Free park entry for youth does not make the shuttle free. Reserve a seat for every traveller. For most visitors without a car, this shuttle is the plain, low-cost way to the lake, and you pay the booking fee once per reservation, not per person.
Departure times 2026
All services ran daily within their season.
| Service | Season 2026 | Departures | Last return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park and Ride to Moraine Lake | 1 June to 12 October | 06:30 to 17:00, every 30 minutes | 19:30 to the Park and Ride |
| Park and Ride to Lake Louise | 15 May to 12 October | From June 06:30 to 17:00, every 30 minutes; from 08:00 between 15 and 31 May | 19:30 |
| Lake Connector between the lakes | 1 June to 12 October | 07:00 to 18:00, every 30 minutes | 18:00 from Moraine Lake |
| Alpine Start from Lake Louise Lakeshore | 1 June to 12 October | 04:00 and 05:00 | Back by Lake Connector, 07:00 to 18:00 |
The Lake Connector has no separate time reservation. You line up on arrival and show the boarding pass from your check-in. For early starts, see sunrise at Moraine Lake.
Booking rules in 2026
How reservations and check-in worked.
Booking opened in April
The 2026 season opened for booking on 15 April at 08:00 Mountain time, with 40 percent of the seats. The other 60 percent came out 2 days before each travel date at 08:00. Plan to book early.
Check in within your hour
You check in at the ski resort at 1 Whitehorn Road during the one-hour window on your reservation. The boarding pass from check-in is what you show on the Lake Connector.
Alpine Start needs a day's notice
Reserve by 15:00 the day before. There are no walk-up tickets. The bus leaves from the upper Lakeshore parking lot, and you show proof of parking payment. This service has no accessible vehicle.
Accessible seats
Regular shuttles in 2026 offered accessible vehicles on request through the normal reservation. Check the current rules for accessible access before you travel.
From Banff: the Roam link
No direct public bus ran from Banff to Moraine Lake in 2026.
Roam Transit did not run its direct route 10 in 2026. From Banff you took route 8X from the Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Lakeshore, then the Parks Canada Lake Connector on to Moraine Lake. The Roam Super Pass covers this, but it must start in Banff, with the same-day return reserved. You cannot buy it at Lake Louise.
| Roam Super Pass 2026 | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adults | CAD 30 |
| Seniors 65 and over, youth 13 to 18 | CAD 15 each |
| Ages 12 and under | Free, reservation needed |
| Booking fee | CAD 3 per booking |
Eighteen-year-olds pay the youth rate only with a high school ID. Bookings opened at 09:00 Mountain time: for June on 23 April, July on 25 May, August on 22 June and September and October on 27 July. The Super Pass season was 1 June to 12 October 2026. Be at the stop 20 minutes before your departure. The last Lake Connector toward Moraine Lake left at 16:30 or 17:30, depending on the service, so aim for the early afternoon at the latest. A plain route 8X ticket to Lake Louise cost CAD 12.50 for adults one way and does not give you a seat to Moraine Lake. For the drive from Calgary, see the Banff getting there guide.
Private buses and tours
The other way to the lake.
Licensed commercial buses may drive to Moraine Lake in the season, from June to mid-October, and approved trips can run outside regular shuttle hours. A private ticket is a different product from the Parks Canada shuttle: the return time, the time at the lake and the combination with Lake Louise are set by the operator. Compare options on the tours page, and check parking if you drive to the Park and Ride yourself.
Moraine Lake shuttle: frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation for the Moraine Lake shuttle?
Yes. The regular shuttle is by reservation, and you check in at the ski resort within the one-hour window you booked. The Alpine Start must be reserved by 15:00 the day before.
What was the first and last shuttle in 2026?
The first bus left the Park and Ride at 06:30 and the last at 17:00. The last return to the Park and Ride was at 19:30. The Alpine Start left Lake Louise Lakeshore at 04:00 and 05:00.
Is the shuttle running now?
The 2026 season ended on 12 October. The service returns in summer. Check the timetable and the booking start date before you fix your travel dates.
Does the shuttle ticket include park entry?
No. Park entry, parking and the shuttle are separate. The ticket covers both lakes, the Lake Connector and the return to the Park and Ride.
Can I take the shuttle from Banff?
Not directly. Take Roam route 8X to Lake Louise Lakeshore and then the Lake Connector, using a Super Pass that starts in Banff. A private tour from Banff drives to the lake without a change.
Is moraine-lake.org the official shuttle site?
No. This is an independent guide, not run by Parks Canada, Roam Transit or any operator. Reservations are made with the provider.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the shuttle fits.
