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 shuttle which takes 3h 12m and costs $330 - $900.

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 and arriving at Banff International Hostel via Edmonton and Calgary International Airport - YYC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Grande Prairie to Banff?

The distance between Grande Prairie and Banff is 695 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 11h and costs $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 station.

Where does the Grande Prairie to Banff bus arrive?

Grande Prairie to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton South 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 625+ hotels available in Banff.

Grande Prairie to Banff - 5 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grande Prairie to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQU - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle
3h 12m
$335–894
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton Southbus Gp-Edm
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Banffbus FlixBus 2725
11h 50m
$113–217
Bus via Calgary Airport (YYC)
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie to Edmonton Southbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff International Hostelbus
11h
$152–246
Drive 649.4 km
1. Drive from Grande Prairie to Banffcar 649.4 km
8h 28m
$128–185
Bus via Edmonton
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB - Podollan Inn & Spa to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary International Airport - YYCbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
12h 42m

Grande Prairie to Banff by bus

5Weekly Buses

11h 50mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.2 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Grande Prairie to Banff International Hostel via Edmonton, Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminal, and Calgary International Airport - YYC in around 11h.

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