What is the cheapest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $460 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Grande Prairie and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Grande Prairie to Banff. However, there are services departing from Grande Prairie, AB and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton and Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Grande Prairie to Banff?

The distance between Grande Prairie and Banff is 697 km. The road distance is 649.4 km.

How do I travel from Grande Prairie to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff without a car is to bus via Calgary Airport (YYC) which takes 10h 55m and costs $180 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Grande Prairie to Banff?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Grande Prairie to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grande Prairie to Banff bus from?

Grande Prairie to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Grande Prairie, AB station.

Where does the Grande Prairie to Banff bus arrive?

Grande Prairie to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton, AB - Southgate Station.

Can I drive from Grande Prairie to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Grande Prairie to Banff is 649 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Grande Prairie to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 535+ hotels available in Banff.

Grande Prairie to Banff - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQU - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
3h 37m
$469–833
Drive 649.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Grande Prairie to Banffcar 649.4 km
8h 28m
$129–186
Bus via Calgary Airport (YYC)
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB to Edmonton, AB - Southgate Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
10h 55m
$189–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB to Edmonton, AB - Southgate Stationbus
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 5m
$228–255

Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

44Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grande Prairie to Banff.

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Distance: 697.5 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Grande Prairie, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Grande Prairie, AB to HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton, Calgary Int. Airport, and Calgary Airport in around 10h 55m.

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