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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Castlegar to Banff

Composite routes from Castlegar to Banff

Cheapest
6 h 29 min
Car
507 km.
from $27
Other
14 h 18 min
254 km.
from $222.07
9 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
255 km.
from $535.62
10 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
255 km.
from $194.10
10 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
255 km.
from $356.53

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$1,399.49

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$699.74
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74
Plane from Penticton Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$508.90

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$292.62

Bus operators

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:
$41.98–$52.16

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
info@mountainmanmikes.ca
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70
Bus from Castlegar, BC - 692 18th St to Osoyoos,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$58.52–$76.34

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:
$55.34

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Email:
info@fritztravels.com
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Castlegar, BC to Kelowna,
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$76.34

BC Transit - South Okanagan-Similkameen

Phone:
1-844-442-2212
Website:
bctransit.com/south-okanagan-similkameen/
Bus from Main & 89th St to Peachtree
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Castlegar to Banff is to drive which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlegar to Banff is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Castlegar and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlegar to Banff. However, there are services departing from Selkirk College Bay B and arriving at Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, NB Douglas Glen Term south bay and Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Castlegar to Banff?

The distance between Castlegar and Banff is 848 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlegar to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Castlegar to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlegar to Banff bus from?

Castlegar to Banff bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.

Where does the Castlegar to Banff bus arrive?

Castlegar to Banff bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE station.

What is the time difference between Castlegar and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Castlegar. It is currently 03:05 in Castlegar and 04:05 in Banff.

Can I drive from Castlegar to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlegar to Banff is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Castlegar 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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