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

The cheapest way to get from Elkford to Banff is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elkford to Banff is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Elkford and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Elkford to Banff. However, there are services departing from Michel Rd at Fording Dr and arriving at Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr, Nb 24 St Se @ 114 Av Se and Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Elkford to Banff?

The distance between Elkford and Banff is 495 km. The road distance is 253 km.

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

The best way to get from Elkford to Banff without a car is to bus via Scenic Acres which takes 9h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Elkford to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elkford to Banff bus from?

Elkford to Banff bus services, operated by BC Transit - East Kootenay, depart from Michel Rd at Fording Dr station.

Where does the Elkford to Banff bus arrive?

Elkford to Banff bus services, operated by BC Transit - East Kootenay, arrive at Aspen Dr at 100 Block station.

Can I drive from Elkford to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkford to Banff is 253 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Elkford to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 551+ hotels available in Banff.

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

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

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 Michel Rd at Fording Dr to Aspen Dr at 100 Blockbus 41
2. Take the bus from Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus
3. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotelbus
9h 26m
Drive 253 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elkford to Banffcar 253 km
6h 15m
$49–71
Bus, bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Michel Rd at Fording Dr to Aspen Dr at 100 Blockbus
2. Take the bus from Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr 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
7h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Michel Rd at Fording Dr to Aspen Dr at 100 Blockbus 41
2. Take the bus from Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
10h 12m
Bus, taxi to Lethbridge Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Michel Rd at Fording Dr to Aspen Dr at 100 Blockbus
2. Take the bus from Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr to Fort Macleod, ABbus
3. Take the taxi from Fort Macleod, AB to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)taxi
4. Fly from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQL - YYC
5. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
7h 59m

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

11Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elkford to Banff.

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Distance: 495 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Michel Rd at Fording Dr to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel via Aspen Dr at 100 Block, Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr, 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 9h 26m.

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