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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park

Composite routes from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park

Cheapest
1 h 26 min
Car
128 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
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
Email:
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Banff
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$40.71

On-It Transit

Phone:
+1 403-938-3966
Email:
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
Email:
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 National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park is to bus which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park?

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

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Calgary and Banff National Park?

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Calgary and Banff National Park?

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 National Park?

The distance between Downtown Calgary and Banff National Park is 131 km. The road distance is 128.2 km.

How do I travel from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park without a car is to bus via Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel which takes 1h 47m and costs $25 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park?

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

Where do I catch the Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park bus from?

Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park 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 National Park train from?

Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary, AB station.

Train or bus from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park?

The best way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park is to bus via Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel which takes 1h 47m and costs $25 - $44.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 41h 34m.

Where does the Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park bus arrive?

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

Where does the Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park train arrive?

Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff, AB station.

Can I drive from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Downtown Calgary to Banff National Park.

Where can I stay near Banff National Park?

There are 352+ hotels available in Banff National Park. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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