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Slave Lake to Banff National Park

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Slave Lake to Banff National Park

Composite routes from Slave Lake to Banff National Park

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$394.40
Plane from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57
Plane from Grande Prairie Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$470.74

Air North

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$267.17

Banff Airporter

Phone:
1-888-449-2901
Website:
banffairporter.com/
Bus from Calgary International Airport to Canmore,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53–$64.89

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

Cold Shot

Phone:
+1 587-557-7719
Website:
coldshot.ca/
Bus from Slave Lake, AB to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$69.97

Banff Transportation Group

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

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.34

The Canada Bus

Phone:
+14036689600
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$49.62

Brewster Express

Phone:
1-866-606-6700
Website:
banffjaspercollection.com/brewster-express/
Bus from Calgary International Airport to Canmore,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Northern Express

Phone:
780-983-8225
Website:
northernexpress.ca/
Bus from Slave Lake, AB to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$29.26–$76.34
Bus from Slave Lake, AB to Grimshaw,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$30.53–$82.70
Bus from Grimshaw, AB to Grande
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$63.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park?

The fastest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Slave Lake and Banff National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Slave Lake to Banff National Park. However, there are services departing from Slave Lake, AB and arriving at Banff High School Transit Hub via 165 Street & Stony Plain Road, West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre Bay D, Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station, Calgary International Airport and Benchlands Trail Overpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Slave Lake to Banff National Park?

The distance between Slave Lake and Banff National Park is 685 km. The road distance is 666.7 km.

How do I travel from Slave Lake to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Slave Lake to Banff National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slave Lake to Banff National Park bus from?

Slave Lake to Banff National Park bus services, operated by Northern Express, depart from Slave Lake, AB station.

Where does the Slave Lake to Banff National Park bus arrive?

Slave Lake to Banff National Park bus services, operated by Northern Express, arrive at Edmonton, AB station.

Can I drive from Slave Lake to Banff National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Slave Lake to Banff National Park is 667 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Slave Lake 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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