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 and arriving at Selkirk College Bay B via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm, AB and Baker St at Falls St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Banff to Castlegar?

The distance between Banff and Castlegar is 833 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 via Claresholm which takes 13h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 34m 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 EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Castlegar bus arrive?

Banff to Castlegar bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Calgary station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Castlegar?

Castlegar is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 9:31 AM in Banff and 8:31 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 - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Castlegar by bus, car, shuttle, 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 Claresholm
best
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus 99
13h 34m
Drive 507.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Castlegarcar 507.3 km
6h 35m
$103–148
Shuttle, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
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 43m
$405–1,102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff Town Center to Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-ITbus
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 40m
$251–370
Shuttle, fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
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
11h 16m
$520–1,177

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

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$186Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Castlegar.

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Distance: 833.5 km
Duration: 13h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Banff to Selkirk College Bay B via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, Claresholm, AB, Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, and Baker St at Falls St in around 13h 34m.

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