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

The cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Banff is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Fort McMurray and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort McMurray to Banff. However, there are services departing from Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton and Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Fort McMurray to Banff?

The distance between Fort McMurray and Banff is 799 km. The road distance is 833.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Banff without a car is to bus via Calgary Airport (YYC) which takes 11h 5m and costs $180 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Fort McMurray to Banff, including transfers.

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

Fort McMurray to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown station.

Where does the Fort McMurray to Banff bus arrive?

Fort McMurray to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centre station.

Can I drive from Fort McMurray to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort McMurray to Banff is 833 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Fort McMurray to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 551+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Banff by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YMM - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
6h 7m
$529–761
Drive 833.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort McMurray to Banffcar 833.1 km
9h 15m
$162–234
Bus via Calgary Airport (YYC)
1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown to Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
11h 5m
$187–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown to Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station to Calgary Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
11h 15m
$226–252
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Calgary - Centex 4 St NEbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
12h 53m
$221–277

Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

46Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort McMurray to Banff.

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Distance: 798.6 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown to HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centre, Edmonton, Calgary Int. Airport, and Calgary Airport in around 11h 5m.

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