What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff is to bus and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $340 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Collins and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Banff. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Banff, AB via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 30m.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Banff?

The distance between Fort Collins and Banff is 1527 km. The road distance is 1777.1 km.

How do I travel from Fort Collins to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Collins to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 47h 30m and costs $430 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Banff?

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Fort Collins to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Collins to Banff bus from?

Fort Collins to Banff bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Fort Collins to Banff bus arrive?

Fort Collins to Banff bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Banff is 1777 km. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Fort Collins to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Banff.

Fort Collins to Banff - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Fort Collins to Banff by taxi, plane, bus, 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.

Taxi to Cheyenne Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Fort Collins to Cheyenne-Airport-CYStaxi
2. Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane CYS - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
11h 11m
$335–806
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
47h 30m
$439–889
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain
3d 2h
Drive 1,777.1 km
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Banffcar 1,777.1 km
17h 59m
$347–500
Bus to Denver, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
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 18m
$346–1,437
Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
5. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus
2d 1h
$499–894

Fort Collins to Banff by bus

7Weekly Buses

47h 30mAverage Duration

$439Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,526.5 km
Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Banff, AB via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 47h 30m.

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