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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Canmore to Banff. Traveling by bus from Canmore to Banff usually takes around 33 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 30 minutes.
Distance | 11 mi (18 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
Cheapest price | US$27.57 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Rider Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Canmore to Banff?
US$27.79 is the average price of a bus ticket from Canmore to Banff. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. 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.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in November. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just US$30 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Canmore to Banff in July, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to US$37 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
What bus companies travel from Canmore to Banff?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Canmore to Banff. Rider Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Rider Express | 1 | 0h 34m | US$27.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 33 minutes to cover the 18 kilometers from Canmore to Banff. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 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.
"Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Banff, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
There is usually only one bus per day from Canmore to Banff. It leaves the station in Canmore at 09:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Canmore?
Main departure station: Days Inn
Most buses depart from the main station in Canmore.
All bus stations in Canmore:
Days Inn
Where does the bus arrive in Banff?
Main arrival station: Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St
All buses from Canmore arrive at one main station in Banff.
Bus stations in Banff:
Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St
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