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Bus from Banff to Golden: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Banff to Golden. Traveling by bus from Banff to Golden usually takes around one hour and 43 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in just one hour and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 61 mi (98 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $49.19 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from Banff to Golden
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Banff to Golden?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Banff to Golden. 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 | 1h 43m | $49.78 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Banff to Golden
The bus takes an average of one hour and 43 minutes to cover the 61 miles from Banff to Golden. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 40 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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 Golden 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 Golden, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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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 Golden?
Main arrival station: Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy
All buses from Banff arrive at one main station in Golden.
All bus stations in Golden:
Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy
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