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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athabasca to Banff

Composite routes from Athabasca to Banff

Cheapest
6 h 2 min
Car
566 km.
from $31
Other
9 h 10 min
422 km.
from $139.61
7 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $283.86
9 h 36 min
420 km.
from $181.27
12 h 30 min
422 km.
from $136.24
8 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $307.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.97–$391.64
Plane from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.50–$555.88

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$429.54
Plane from Fort Mcmurray Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$404.27

Air North

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$265.30

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calgary to Banff
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.74–$50.53

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
info@redarrow.ca
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Banff
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.69–$51.80

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
info@myebus.ca
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Grassland, AB to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.58–$40.43
Bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.22–$55.59

Cold Shot

Phone:
+1 587-557-7719
Email:
support@coldshot.ca
Website:
coldshot.ca/
Bus from Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave to Edmonton,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.22–$60.64
Bus from Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.53–$69.48
Bus from Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave to Grassland,
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$54.32
Bus from Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave to Fort
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.53–$69.48

Banff Transportation Group

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

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Email:
info@mtnparktrans.com
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.96

The Canada Bus

Phone:
+14036689600
Email:
info@thecanadabus.com
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$41.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athabasca to Banff is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athabasca to Banff is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Athabasca and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Athabasca to Banff. However, there are services departing from Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave and arriving at Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal and Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Athabasca to Banff?

The distance between Athabasca and Banff is 581 km. The road distance is 595.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Athabasca to Banff without a car is to bus via Calgary which takes 9h 10m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Athabasca to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athabasca to Banff bus from?

Athabasca to Banff bus services, operated by Cold Shot, depart from Athabasca, AB - 4902 50 Ave station.

Where does the Athabasca to Banff bus arrive?

Athabasca to Banff bus services, operated by Cold Shot, arrive at Edmonton, AB - Cold Shot Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Athabasca to Banff?

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

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 352+ hotels available in Banff. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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