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 $100 - $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 $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Castlegar?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Castlegar. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn and arriving at Selkirk College Bay B via EB 9 AV S @ Centre ST S, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE and Baker St at Falls St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Banff to Castlegar?

The distance between Banff and Castlegar is 865 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 15h 21m and costs $170 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 15h 21m to get from Banff to Castlegar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Castlegar bus from?

Banff to Castlegar bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn station.

Where does the Banff to Castlegar bus arrive?

Banff to Castlegar bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Castlegar?

Castlegar is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 5:52 AM in Banff and 4:52 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, AB - Red Carpet Inn to Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotelbus
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
15h 21m
$177–228
Drive 507.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Castlegarcar 507.3 km
6h 35m
$101–145
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 25m
$277–852
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 44m
$250–755

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

10Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Castlegar.

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Distance: 864.6 km
Duration: 15h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn to Selkirk College Bay B via EB 9 AV S @ Centre ST S, SB Douglas Glen Term north bay, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Baker St at Falls St in around 15h 21m.

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