What is the cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Fort St. John and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort St. John to Banff. However, there are services departing from Fort St. John and arriving at Banff, AB via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

How far is it from Fort St. John to Banff?

The distance between Fort St. John and Banff is 866 km. The road distance is 850.8 km.

How do I travel from Fort St. John to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Fort St. John to Banff without a car is to bus and train via Jasper which takes 20h 37m and costs $240 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Fort St. John to Banff?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Fort St. John to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort St. John to Banff bus from?

Fort St. John to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Fort St. John station.

Where does the Fort St. John to Banff bus arrive?

Fort St. John to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George station.

Can I drive from Fort St. John to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort St. John to Banff is 851 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Fort St. John to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 539+ hotels available in Banff.

Fort St. John to Banff - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Fort St. John to Banff by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from North Peace Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXJ - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
4h 2m
$222–837
Drive 850.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort St. John to Banffcar 850.8 km
10h 55m
$164–237
Bus, train via Jasper
1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain
4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
20h 37m
$245–429
Drive to Grande Prairie Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Fort St. John to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)car
2. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQU - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
5h 57m
$538–815
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain
4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
21h 12m
$290–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Banff, ABbus
22h 55m
$275–374

Fort St. John to Banff by bus and train

2Weekly Services

20h 37mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fort St. John to Banff.

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Distance: 866.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Fort St. John, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Fort St. John to Banff, AB via Prince George, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, and Kamloops, BC in around 22h 55m.

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