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

The cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Banff is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlegar to Banff is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Castlegar and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlegar to Banff. However, there are services departing from Selkirk College Bay B and arriving at Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, NB Douglas Glen Term south bay and Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from Castlegar to Banff?

The distance between Castlegar and Banff is 852 km. The road distance is 507.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlegar to Banff without a car is to bus via Scenic Acres which takes 14h 28m and costs $290 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 14h 28m to get from Castlegar to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlegar to Banff bus from?

Castlegar to Banff bus services, operated by BC Transit - West Kootenay Transit System, depart from Selkirk College Bay B station.

Where does the Castlegar to Banff bus arrive?

Castlegar to Banff bus services, operated by BC Transit - West Kootenay Transit System, arrive at Nelson Exchange Bay B station.

What is the time difference between Castlegar and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Castlegar. It is currently 5:16 PM in Castlegar and 6:16 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Castlegar to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlegar to Banff is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Castlegar to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 535+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Castlegar to Banff by 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.

Bus via Scenic Acres
best
1. Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus
3. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotelbus
14h 28m
$291–369
Drive 507.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Castlegar to Banffcar 507.2 km
6h 28m
$101–145
Bus, bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
3. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
9h 6m
$320–908
Bus
1. Take the bus from Selkirk College Bay B to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus 99
2. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
14h 42m
$176–227
Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Castlegar, BC to Kelowna, BCbus
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
10h 38m
$216–712

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

10Weekly Planes

54 minAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castlegar to Banff.

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Distance: 852.1 km
Duration: 14h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, NB Anderson CTrain Station, NB Crowfoot CTrain Station, and Crowfoot LRT Station in around 14h 28m.

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