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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Castlegar is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Castlegar is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $150.

How far is it from Banff to Castlegar?

The distance between Banff and Castlegar is 848 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Castlegar without a car is to bus which takes 14h 56m and costs $250 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 14h 56m to get from Banff to Castlegar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Castlegar?

Castlegar is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 2:06 AM in Banff and 1:06 AM in Castlegar.

Can I drive from Banff to Castlegar?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Castlegar is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Banff to Castlegar.

Where can I stay near Castlegar?

There are 14+ hotels available in Castlegar.

Banff to Castlegar - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Castlegar 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
best
1. Take the bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus 99
14h 56m
$252–310
Drive 507.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Castlegarcar 507.3 km
6h 35m
$99–143
Bus, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
9h 23m
$257–902
Bus, fly to Kelowna International Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Castlegar, BCbus
10h 41m
$250–805

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

11Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Castlegar.

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Distance: 848.2 km
Duration: 14h 56m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Castlegar, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Selkirk College Bay B via Crowfoot LRT Station, SB Crowfoot CTrain Station, SB Anderson CTrain Station, Anderson LRT Station, WB Douglas Glen GA @ 24 ST SE, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Baker St at Falls St in around 14h 56m.

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