What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Fort McMurray?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Fort McMurray?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Fort McMurray is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Fort McMurray?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Fort McMurray. However, there are services departing from HI Banff Alpine Centre and arriving at Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave via Calgary Airport and Edmonton - 10014 104 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Banff to Fort McMurray?

The distance between Banff and Fort McMurray is 798 km. The road distance is 838.3 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Fort McMurray without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Fort McMurray without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $180 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Fort McMurray?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Banff to Fort McMurray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Fort McMurray bus from?

Banff to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, depart from HI Banff Alpine Centre station.

Where does the Banff to Fort McMurray bus arrive?

Banff to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, arrive at Calgary Airport station.

Can I drive from Banff to Fort McMurray?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Fort McMurray is 838 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Banff to Fort McMurray.

Where can I stay near Fort McMurray?

There are 24+ hotels available in Fort McMurray.

Banff to Fort McMurray - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Fort McMurray by bus, plane, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YYC - YMM
5h 23m
$529–761
Drive 838.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Fort McMurraycar 838.3 km
9h 16m
$163–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NWbus
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus
11h 45m
$186–222
Bus via Grassland - Highway 63
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Edmonton, AB - 2633 66 St NWbus
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - 10014 104 St to Grassland - Esso Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grassland - Highway 63 to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus
12h 9m
$226–262
Bus via Edmonton
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Int. Airport to Edmontonbus
3. Take the bus from Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centre to Fort McMurray, AB - Downtownbus
12h 50m
$210–268

Banff to Fort McMurray by bus

6Weekly Buses

12h 50mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Fort McMurray.

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Distance: 797.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave via Calgary Airport, Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW, and Edmonton - 10014 104 St in around 11h 45m.

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