What is the cheapest way to get from Parksville to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Parksville to Banff is to car ferry and drive which costs $180 - $420 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parksville to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Parksville to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 45m and costs $200 - $950.

How far is it from Parksville to Banff?

The distance between Parksville and Banff is 929 km.

How do I travel from Parksville to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Parksville to Banff without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $150 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Parksville to Banff?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Parksville to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Parksville and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Parksville. It is currently 6:09 AM in Parksville and 7:09 AM in Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Banff.

Parksville to Banff - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Parksville to Banff by plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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 Nanaimo Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YCD - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
6h 45m
$204–929
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry Nanaimo
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus Vancouver
17h 26m
$159–419
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Banffcar
12h 8m
$185–420
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYJ - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
9h 56m
$241–656
Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Deep Bay Marina to Downtown Courtenay Bay Abus
2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQQ - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
9h 46m
$174–829
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Duke Point to Vancouverferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus
21h 32m
$227–451

Parksville to Banff by bus, car ferry, and subway

12Weekly Services

17h 26mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Parksville to Banff.

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Distance: 929.3 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Banff. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, walk to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, walk to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way to Banff, AB via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada, Nanaimo Departure Bay, Horseshoe Bay, BC, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, and Vancouver, BC in around 17h 26m.

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