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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Banff to Smithers

Composite routes from Banff to Smithers

Cheapest
12 h 52 min
Car
1030 km.
from $56
Other
17 h 51 min
Bus, Train
871 km.
from $143.22
3 d 19 h 7 min
872 km.
Select a ticket
20 h 45 min
870 km.
from $264.78

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Air Canada
Website
WestJet
Website
Central Mountain Air
Website
Air Canada
Website
4h 21m
Every day
$138.97–$821.18
WestJet
Website
2h 34m
Monday and Thursday
$126.34–$543.24
Central Mountain Air
Website
3h 40m
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
$555.88–$884.35
Train operators
Found: 2
Rocky Mountaineer
Website
VIA Rail
Website
Rocky Mountaineer
Website
2d 13h
On demand
1-877-460-3200
1-877-460-3200
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
VIA Rail
Website
2h 59m
3 times a week
$22.74–$94.75
+1 888 842-7245
+1 888 842-7245
Call
Bus operators
Found: 7
BC Bus North
Website
EBus Canada
Website
Rider Express
Website
Banff Transportation Group
Website
Mountain Park Transportation
Website
Roam Transit
Website
Sundog Transportation and Tours
Website
BC Bus North
Website
2h 20m
Twice a week
$29.06–$40.43
1-844-564-7494
1-844-564-7494
Call
EBus Canada
Website
6h 30m
3 times a week
$63.17–$82.12
1-877-769-3287
1-877-769-3287
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Rider Express
Website
7h 15m
Twice daily
$82.12–$107.39
1-833-583-3636
1-833-583-3636
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Banff Transportation Group
Website
1h 30m
On demand
+1 403 762 0000
+1 403 762 0000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mountain Park Transportation
Website
2h
Twice daily
$52.90
+1-403-522-2700
+1-403-522-2700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Roam Transit
Website
47 min
Hourly
$6.32–$11.08
+1 403-762-0606
+1 403-762-0606
Call
Sundog Transportation and Tours
Website
2h 45m
Once daily
$21.48–$58.11
1-888-786-3641
1-888-786-3641
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Smithers?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Smithers is to bus and train which costs $103.26 - $228.26 and takes 17h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Smithers?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Smithers is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Smithers?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB and arriving at Smithers Mall via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Smithers?

No, there is no direct train from Banff to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.

How far is it from Banff to Smithers?

The distance between Banff and Smithers is 1115 km. The road distance is 1030.9 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Smithers without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Smithers without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 51m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Banff to Smithers?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Banff to Smithers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Smithers bus from?

Banff to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Banff, AB station.

Where do I catch the Banff to Smithers train from?

Banff to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Banff station.

Train or bus from Banff to Smithers?

The best way to get from Banff to Smithers is to train which takes 3 days 19h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $217.39 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Banff to Smithers bus arrive?

Banff to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Kamloops, BC station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Smithers?

Smithers is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 00:33 in Banff and 23:33 in Smithers.

Where does the Banff to Smithers train arrive?

Banff to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper, AB station.

Can I drive from Banff to Smithers?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Smithers is 1031 km. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Banff to Smithers.

Where can I stay near Smithers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Smithers. Prices start at $68.25 per night.
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