The average bus between Banff and Los Angeles takes 2d 5h and the fastest bus takes 47h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Banff to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Banff and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Banff is at 9:40 AM which arrives into Los Angeles at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Vancouver, BC and take an average of 2d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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46h 40m • 3 changes
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2d 10h • 3 changes
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46h 40m • 3 changes
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2d 10h • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Banff to Los Angeles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Los Angeles station via Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 5h.
Banff to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Banff, AB station.
Banff to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Banff and Los Angeles is 1,916.5 km. The road distance is 2,965 km.
You can take a bus from Banff, AB to Los Angeles Union Station via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 43h 5m.