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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Banff to Athabasca

Composite routes from Banff to Athabasca

Cheapest
6 h 4 min
Car
568 km.
from $31
Other
9 h 21 min
420 km.
from $175.70
10 h 13 min
422 km.
from $134.80
11 h
422 km.
from $167

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.34–$391.64
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$758.01

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$391.64
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.70–$480.07

Air North

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$265.30

Banff Airporter

Phone:
1-888-449-2901
Email:
info@banffairporter.com
Website:
banffairporter.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.32–$64.43

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
info@redarrow.ca
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Calgary - Airport YYC to Edmonton
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.06–$69.48

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
info@myebus.ca
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Grassland,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.32–$37.90

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Canmore, AB to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.64–$46.74

Cold Shot

Phone:
+1 587-557-7719
Email:
support@coldshot.ca
Website:
coldshot.ca/
Bus from Calgary, AB - Centex, 12 4 Street Northeast to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.27–$69.48
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal to Athabasca,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.69–$58.11
Bus from Grassland, AB - Esso Gas Station, Highway 63 to Athabasca,
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.90–$53.06
Bus from Fort McMurray, AB - 131 Hardin St to Athabasca,
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.01–$69.48

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Email:
INFO@BANFFTRANSPORTATION.COM
Website:
banfftransportation.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Email:
info@mtnparktrans.com
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.90

The Canada Bus

Phone:
+14036689600
Email:
info@thecanadabus.com
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.06–$40.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Athabasca is to drive which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Athabasca is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Athabasca?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Athabasca. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel and arriving at Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave via Calgary, AB - Centex, 12 4 Street Northeast and Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Banff to Athabasca?

The distance between Banff and Athabasca is 604 km. The road distance is 596.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Athabasca without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Banff to Athabasca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Athabasca bus from?

Banff to Athabasca bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel station.

Where does the Banff to Athabasca bus arrive?

Banff to Athabasca bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE station.

Can I drive from Banff to Athabasca?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Athabasca is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Banff to Athabasca.

Where can I stay near Athabasca?

There are two+ hotels available in Athabasca. Prices start at $77.91 per night.
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