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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown is to bus which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Element Calgary Downtown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Banff, AB - Elk Street and arriving at Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Element Calgary Downtown?

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 Element Calgary Downtown?

The distance between Banff and Element Calgary Downtown is 133 km. The road distance is 124.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown without a car is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 2h 16m and costs $105 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown, including transfers.

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

Banff to Element Calgary Downtown bus services, operated by On-It Transit, depart from Banff, AB - Elk Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown?

The best way to get from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 2h 16m and costs $105 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,000 - $10,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Banff to Element Calgary Downtown bus arrive?

Banff to Element Calgary Downtown bus services, operated by On-It Transit, arrive at Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW station.

Where does the Banff to Element Calgary Downtown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Element Calgary Downtown is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown.

Where can I stay near Element Calgary Downtown?

There are 875+ hotels available in Element Calgary Downtown.

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

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

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 16m
$105–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Elk Street to Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SWbus Banff to Calgary
2h 41m
$9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Calgarytrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
2d 1h
$6,000–10,000
Drive 124.3 km
1. Drive from Banff to Element Calgary Downtowncar 124.3 km
1h 27m
$24–35
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 46m
$49–71
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn to Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgarybus Calgary to Banff
3h 7m
$34–35

Banff to Element Calgary Downtown by bus, foot, and tram

12Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Banff to Element Calgary Downtown.

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Distance: 132.5 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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