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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Banff is to bus and fly which costs $210 - $650 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Banff is to bus and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $270 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Banff. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Banff, AB via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Boulder to Banff?

The distance between Boulder and Banff is 1656 km. The road distance is 1851.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $550 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Boulder to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Banff bus from?

Boulder to Banff bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Banff bus arrive?

Boulder to Banff bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

Can I drive from Boulder to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Banff is 1851 km. It takes approximately 18h 45m to drive from Boulder to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 551+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to Banff by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Denver, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane DEN - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
8h 10m
$277–1,267
Bus, bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
3. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane COS - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
12h 54m
$217–642
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
2d 12h
$566–1,069
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
3d
$849–1,824
Drive 1,851.1 km
1. Drive from Boulder to Banffcar 1,851.1 km
18h 45m
$358–517
Bus, train via Jasper
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
5. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
6. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
3d 12h
$884–1,934

Boulder to Banff by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 12hAverage Duration

$566Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boulder to Banff.

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Distance: 1,655.6 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Banff, AB via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 12h.

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