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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Banff to Lake Louise. Traveling by bus from Banff to Lake Louise usually takes around 43 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
Cheapest price | $24.19 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Rider Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Banff to Lake Louise?
Bus tickets for a trip from Banff to Lake Louise cost $26.08 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Banff to Lake Louise?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Banff to Lake Louise. Rider Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Rider Express | 2 | 0h 44m | $26.72 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 43 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Banff to Lake Louise. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Banff to Lake Louise for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Banff to Lake Louise, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Banff?
Main departure station: Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St
Most buses depart from the main station in Banff.
All bus stations in Banff:
Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St
Where does the bus arrive in Lake Louise?
Main arrival station: Husky
All buses from Banff arrive at one main station in Lake Louise.
All bus stations in Lake Louise:
Husky
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