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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Cardston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Cardston is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How far is it from Banff to Cardston?

The distance between Banff and Cardston is 386 km. The road distance is 352.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Cardston without a car is to bus and taxi via Calgary Airport (YYC) which takes 5h 49m and costs $420 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Banff to Cardston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Banff to Cardston?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Cardston is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Banff to Cardston.

Where can I stay near Cardston?

There are six+ hotels available in Cardston.

Banff to Cardston - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Cardston by bus, taxi, 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, taxi via Calgary Airport (YYC)
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Take the bus from Calgary to Fort Macleod
3. Take the taxi from Fort Macleod to Cardston
5h 49m
$428–544
Drive 352.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Cardston352.3 km
3h 54m
$69–100
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)YYC - YQL
3. Take the taxi from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Cardston
3h 54m
$514–1,119
Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgary
2. Take the bus from Calgary to Fort Macleod
3. Take the taxi from Fort Macleod to Cardston
6h 9m
$382–474
Bus, taxi #2
1. Take the bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Station
2. Take the bus from Calgary to Fort Macleod
3. Take the taxi from Fort Macleod to Cardston
6h 16m
$474–562
Bus, taxi via Pincher Creek
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, AB
3. Take the taxi from Pincher Creek, AB to Cardston
9h 23m
$235–300

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL) flights

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Cardston.

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Distance: 386.4 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Cardston. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, take the bus to Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel, walk to EB City Hall/Bow Valley College(TD Free Fare Zone), take the line 201 vehicle to SB Anderson CTrain Station, walk to Calgary, take the bus to Fort Macleod, then take the taxi to Cardston. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Cardston in around 3h 54m.

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