What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Downtown Calgary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn and arriving at Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Downtown Calgary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banff and arriving at Calgary. Services depart every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Banff to Downtown Calgary?

The distance between Banff and Downtown Calgary is 132 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Downtown Calgary without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary without a car is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 2h 12m and costs $105 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Downtown Calgary bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Banff to Downtown Calgary train from?

Banff to Downtown Calgary train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Banff station.

Train or bus from Banff to Downtown Calgary?

The best way to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 2h 12m and costs $105 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,000 - $10,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Banff to Downtown Calgary bus arrive?

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

Where does the Banff to Downtown Calgary train arrive?

Banff to Downtown Calgary train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Calgary station.

Can I drive from Banff to Downtown Calgary?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Downtown Calgary is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Banff to Downtown Calgary.

Where can I stay near Downtown Calgary?

There are 859+ hotels available in Downtown Calgary.

Banff to Downtown Calgary - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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 Crowfoot LRT Station
best
1. Take the bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Stationbus Calgary
2h 12m
$105–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn to Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgarybus Calgary to Banff
2h 58m
$9–35
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Calgarytrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
2d 1h
$6,000–10,000
Drive 125.4 km
1. Drive from Banff to Downtown Calgarycar 125.4 km
1h 29m
$25–35
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Samesun Hostel to Calgary, AB - Delta Hotelsshuttle Banff
2h 20m
$47–53
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Bow Valley Trailbus 3
2. Take the bus from Canmore, AB to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus Vancouver
2h 43m
$49–70

Banff to Downtown Calgary by shuttle

105Weekly Shuttles

2h 20mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Downtown Calgary.

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Distance: 132.5 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Downtown Calgary, AB, Canada?

Vivo Green Travel operates a bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $109–117 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Banff to Calgary on demand. Tickets cost $6,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2d 1h.

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