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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Banff to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Banff to Vancouver usually takes around 11 hours and 55 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 358 mi (577 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 55m |
Cheapest price | SEK 1,263.77 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Rider Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Banff to Vancouver?
SEK 1,263.77 is the average price of a bus ticket from Banff to Vancouver. Bus tickets on this route can be more expensive due to the length of the trip. However, taking the bus can still be a good alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Banff to Vancouver is expected to be between SEK 1,748 and SEK 1,748. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is April 29, 2024, when tickets are available for April 29, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just SEK 1,748.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Banff to Vancouver?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Banff to Vancouver. 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 | 11h 55m | SEK 1,275.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 577 kilometers from Banff to Vancouver. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Vancouver
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
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 Vancouver?
Main arrival station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
All buses from Banff arrive at one main station in Vancouver.
Bus stations in Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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