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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Athabasca is to bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 13m.

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 Banff and arriving at Athabasca - 50 Ave via Eb 5 Av Sw @ 3 St Sw, Calgary - Centex 4 St NE and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Banff to Athabasca?

The distance between Banff and Athabasca is 574 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 which takes 8h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Athabasca bus arrive?

Banff to Athabasca bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Calgary 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 - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Athabasca by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus
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
8h 39m
Drive 551.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Athabascacar 551.7 km
6h 18m
$108–155
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
$259–779
Bus via Red Deer
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
9h 5m
$209–259
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Banff to Edmontonbus FlixBus 2725
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus Edmonton
10h 13m
$110–157
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 18m
$379–971

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

96Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Athabasca.

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Distance: 573.8 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Banff to Athabasca - 50 Ave via Calgary, Eb 5 Av Sw @ 3 St Sw, NB Edmonton TR @ Meredith RD NE, Calgary - Centex 4 St NE, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 8h 39m.

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