What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Fort St. John?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Fort St. John is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Fort St. John?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Fort St. John is to bus and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $340 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Fort St. John?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Fort St. John. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB and arriving at Fort St. John via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Banff to Fort St. John?

The distance between Banff and Fort St. John is 867 km. The road distance is 851 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Fort St. John without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Fort St. John without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 4m and costs $290 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Fort St. John?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Banff to Fort St. John, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Fort St. John bus from?

Banff to Fort St. John bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Banff, AB station.

Where does the Banff to Fort St. John bus arrive?

Banff to Fort St. John bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Kamloops, BC station.

Can I drive from Banff to Fort St. John?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Fort St. John is 851 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Banff to Fort St. John.

Where can I stay near Fort St. John?

There are 16+ hotels available in Fort St. John.

Banff to Fort St. John - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Fort St. John by bus, plane, 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, fly to North Peace Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)YYC - YXJ
4h 25m
$342–837
Drive 851 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Fort St. John851 km
10h 49m
$166–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, AB
2. Take the train from Jasper to McBride
3. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BC
4. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. John
21h 4m
$297–489
Bus, fly to Grande Prairie Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)YYC - YQU
3. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort St. John
5h 59m
$474–819
Bus, train via Lake Louise
1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village North8X
2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
3. Take the train from Jasper to McBride
4. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BC
5. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. John
21h 6m
$234–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Kamloops, BC
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
3. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. John
23h 45m
$283–375

Banff to Fort St. John by bus and train

2Weekly Services

21h 4mAverage Duration

$297Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Fort St. John.

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Distance: 866.6 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Fort St. John, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Banff, AB to Fort St. John via Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George in around 23h 45m.

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