There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Edson by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, ABCalgary
- Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edson - 52 StJasper
7h 45m$156–207Drive 388 km
cheapest- Drive from Banff to Edson388 km
5h 28m$76–110Train
- Take the train from Banff to JasperPassage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
- Take the train from Jasper to EdsonVIA Rail
6d 4h$6,730–12,070Bus, fly
- Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)YYC - YEG
- Take the bus from Edmonton Intl Airport to Edson - 52 St
7h 10m$239–479Bus via Jasper
- Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, ABSummer Westbound
- Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edson - 52 StJasper
8h 15m$207–269Bus, train
- Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village North8X
- Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
- Take the train from Jasper to Edson
8h 36m$114–240
Banff to Edson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banff to Edson is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Banff to Edson is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Edson. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB and arriving at Edson - 52 St via Jasper Townsite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Banff to Edson. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Edson via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 4h.
The distance between Banff and Edson is 459 km. The road distance is 388 km.
The best way to get from Banff to Edson without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Banff to Edson, including transfers.
Banff to Edson bus services, operated by Sundog Transportation and Tours, depart from Banff, AB station.
Banff to Edson train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Banff station.
The best way to get from Banff to Edson is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $150 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 6 days 4h.
What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Edson, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Banff, AB to Edson - 52 St via Jasper Townsite in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Edson via Jasper in around 6d 4h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–270
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Banff to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 6d
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $6,500–12,000
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Jasper to Edson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- 1-888-786-3641
- info@sundogtours.com
- Website
- sundogtours.com
Bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- sundogtours.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- sundogtours.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 587-557-7719
- support@coldshot.ca
- Website
- coldshot.ca
Bus from Jasper Townsite to Edson - 52 St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.coldshot.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.coldshot.ca/routes
- Adult
- $60–75
Bus from Edmonton Intl Airport to Edson - 52 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Website
- https://www.coldshot.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.coldshot.ca/routes
- Adult
- $70–90
- Phone
- +1 800 974 2850
- Website
- banffexplorer.com
Bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $59
- Schedules at
- banffexplorer.com
- Phone
- 1-877-625-4372
- Website
- banffjaspercollection.com
Bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/brewster-express/
- Website
- https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/brewster-express/schedule/
- Adult
- $140–200
- Phone
- +1 403-762-0606
- Website
- roamtransit.com
Bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village North
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- http://www.roamtransit.com
- Adult Local and Regional Fares
- $8–11
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More Questions & Answers
Banff to Edson bus services, operated by Sundog Transportation and Tours, arrive at Jasper, AB station.
Banff to Edson train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Edson is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Banff to Edson.
There are 17+ hotels available in Edson.