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How to Travel from

Banff to Kootenay Lake

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$758.01

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$694.85
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.07–$303.21

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.80–$341.11

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.16–$49.27

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Balfour,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$107.39–$151.60
Bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$56.85–$75.80

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Website:
banfftransportation.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.90

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.50–$75.80

Other operators

Inland Ferries

Phone:
1 800 663 7867
Website:
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/passenger-travel/water-travel/inland-ferries
Other from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour,
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake is to drive and car ferry which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 41m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Kootenay Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Kootenay Lake. However, there are services departing from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel and arriving at Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferry via Sb 5 St Sw @ 7 Av Sw and Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Banff to Kootenay Lake?

The distance between Banff and Kootenay Lake is 833 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Kootenay Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake?

It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Banff to Kootenay Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Kootenay Lake bus from?

Banff to Kootenay Lake bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel station.

Where does the Banff to Kootenay Lake bus arrive?

Banff to Kootenay Lake bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Kootenay Lake?

Kootenay Lake is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 02:07 in Banff and 01:07 in Kootenay Lake.

Where can I stay near Kootenay Lake?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kootenay Lake. Prices start at $95.30 per night.
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