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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Athabasca is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Athabasca is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Athabasca?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Athabasca. However, there are services departing from HI Banff Alpine Centre and arriving at Athabasca - 50 Ave via Calgary Airport, Red Deer - 67 St and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Banff to Athabasca?

The distance between Banff and Athabasca is 575 km. The road distance is 551.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Athabasca without a car is to bus via Red Deer which takes 8h 55m and costs $200 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Banff to Athabasca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Athabasca bus from?

Banff to Athabasca bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, depart from HI Banff Alpine Centre station.

Where does the Banff to Athabasca bus arrive?

Banff to Athabasca bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, arrive at Calgary Airport station.

Can I drive from Banff to Athabasca?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Athabasca is 552 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Banff to Athabasca.

Where can I stay near Athabasca?

There are three+ hotels available in Athabasca.

Banff to Athabasca - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Athabasca by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Red Deer
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortonsbus
3. Take the bus from Red Deer - 67 St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
8h 55m
$200–236
Drive 551.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Athabascacar 551.7 km
6h 18m
$107–155
Bus, fly to Edmonton International Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YYC - YEG
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
7h 25m
$259–669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Centex 4 St NE to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
10h 8m
$170–215
Bus, fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YYC - YMM
3. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
9h 33m
$609–871

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Athabasca.

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Distance: 575.1 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Athabasca, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Athabasca - 50 Ave via Calgary Airport, Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons, Red Deer - 67 St, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 8h 55m.

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