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Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Downtown Calgary to Banff, Ab - Elk Street

Composite routes from Downtown Calgary to Banff, Ab - Elk Street

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Banff
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$52.16

The Canada Bus

Phone:
+14036689600
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$41.98

On-It Transit

Phone:
+1 403-938-3966
Website:
onitregionaltransit.ca/okotoks-commuter/
Bus from Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18

Train operators

Rocky Mountaineer

Phone:
1-877-460-3200
Website:
rockymountaineer.com/
Train from Calgary, AB to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
41h 31m
Frequency:
On demand

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street is to bus which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Calgary and Banff, AB - Elk Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW and arriving at Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Calgary and Banff, AB - Elk Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calgary, AB and arriving at Banff, AB. Services depart every 15 minutes. The journey takes approximately 41h 31m.

How far is it from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street?

The distance between Downtown Calgary and Banff, AB - Elk Street is 131 km. The road distance is 128 km.

How do I travel from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $35.87 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street?

The bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street bus from?

Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street train from?

Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary, AB station.

Train or bus from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street?

The best way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $35.87 - $44.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 41h 34m.

Where does the Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street bus arrive?

Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel station.

Where does the Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street train arrive?

Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff, AB station.

Can I drive from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Downtown Calgary to Banff, AB - Elk Street.

Where can I stay near Banff, AB - Elk Street?

There are 352+ hotels available in Banff, AB - Elk Street. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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