What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Fernie?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Fernie is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Fernie?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Fernie is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Fernie?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Fernie. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave via Sb 1 St Se@ 12 Av Se, Anderson LRT Station and Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Banff to Fernie?

The distance between Banff and Fernie is 480 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Fernie without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Fernie without a car is to bus via Scenic Acres which takes 8h 45m and costs $190 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Banff to Fernie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Fernie bus from?

Banff to Fernie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Fernie bus arrive?

Banff to Fernie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calgary station.

Can I drive from Banff to Fernie?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Fernie is 315 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Banff to Fernie.

Where can I stay near Fernie?

There are 65+ hotels available in Fernie.

Banff to Fernie - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Fernie by bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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 Scenic Acres
best
1. Take the bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Stationbus Calgary
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus Calgary
8h 45m
$199–237
Drive 315.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Ferniecar 315.3 km
5h 34m
$62–89
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 Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
6h 2m
$229–869
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus FlixBus 2721
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus Calgary
9h 5m
$105–146
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus Calgary to Banff / ...
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus Calgary
9h 38m
$125–155
Bus, fly to Lethbridge Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)plane YYC - YQL
3. Take the taxi from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Fort Macleod, ABtaxi
4. Take the bus from Fort Macleod, AB to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus
6h 47m
$514–1,174

Banff to Fernie by bus

1Weekly Buses

9h 5mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 480.2 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave via Crowfoot LRT Station, SB Crowfoot CTrain Station, SB Anderson CTrain Station, Anderson LRT Station, WB Douglas Glen GA @ 24 ST SE, and Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE in around 8h 45m.

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