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

The cheapest way to get from Cardston to Banff is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardston to Banff is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How far is it from Cardston to Banff?

The distance between Cardston and Banff is 387 km. The road distance is 353.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardston to Banff without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $420 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cardston to Banff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardston to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardston to Banff is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Cardston to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 442+ hotels available in Banff.

Cardston to Banff - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardston to Banff by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Cardston to Fort Macleod
2. Take the bus from Fort Macleod to Calgary Int. Airport
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
6h 12m
$425–586
Drive 353.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardston to Banff353.1 km
3h 55m
$71–103
Taxi, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cardston to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)
2. Fly from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YQL - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
3h 46m
$516–1,117
Taxi, bus via Southwood
1. Take the taxi from Cardston to Fort Macleod
2. Take the bus from Fort Macleod to Calgary
3. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel
6h 17m
$467–645
Taxi, bus via Pincher Creek
1. Take the taxi from Cardston to Pincher Creek, AB
2. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel
8h 33m
$240–291

Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

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47 minAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.2 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Cardston, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Cardston to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Macleod, take the bus to Calgary Int. Airport, walk to Calgary Airport, take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre, walk to Tunnel Mountain Hotels, then take the line 2 bus to Muskrat North. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardston to Banff in around 3h 55m.

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