What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Prince Rupert?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Prince Rupert is to bus and train which costs $220 - $380 and takes 39h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Prince Rupert?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Prince Rupert is to bus and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $290 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Prince Rupert?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Prince Rupert. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Prince Rupert via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Prince Rupert?

No, there is no direct train from Banff to Prince Rupert. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Prince Rupert via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Banff to Prince Rupert?

The distance between Banff and Prince Rupert is 1344 km. The road distance is 1381 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Prince Rupert without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Prince Rupert without a car is to bus which takes 25h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Banff to Prince Rupert?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Banff to Prince Rupert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Prince Rupert bus from?

Banff to Prince Rupert bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where do I catch the Banff to Prince Rupert train from?

Banff to Prince Rupert train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Banff station.

Train or bus from Banff to Prince Rupert?

The best way to get from Banff to Prince Rupert is to bus which takes 25h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Banff to Prince Rupert bus arrive?

Banff to Prince Rupert bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kamloops station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Prince Rupert?

Prince Rupert is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 6:03 AM in Banff and 5:03 AM in Prince Rupert.

Where does the Banff to Prince Rupert train arrive?

Banff to Prince Rupert train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Banff to Prince Rupert?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Prince Rupert is 1381 km. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Banff to Prince Rupert.

Where can I stay near Prince Rupert?

There are nine+ hotels available in Prince Rupert.

Banff to Prince Rupert - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Prince Rupert 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 Northwest Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)plane YYC - YXT
3. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince Rupertbus
8h 48m
$291–956
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, ABbus Calgary
2. Take the train from Jasper to Prince Ruperttrain VIA Rail
39h 55m
$226–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff to Kamloopsbus
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Prince Rupertbus
25h 57m
Drive 1,381 km
1. Drive from Banff to Prince Rupertcar 1,381 km
17h 40m
$267–386
Bus, fly to Smithers Airport, train
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YYC - YYD
3. Take the train from Smithers to Prince Ruperttrain
13h 49m
$226–771
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Jaspertrain Jasper
2. Take the train from Jasper to Prince Ruperttrain VIA Rail
3d 1h

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

48Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Prince Rupert.

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Distance: 1,344.4 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Banff to Prince Rupert via Kamloops, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 25h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Prince Rupert via Jasper in around 3d 1h.

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