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Bus from Golden to Banff: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Golden to Banff. Traveling by bus from Golden to Banff usually takes around one hour and 51 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
Distance | 61 mi (98 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
Cheapest price | $48.35 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Rider Express |
Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Golden to Banff?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Golden to Banff. 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 52m | $49.44 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Golden to Banff
The bus takes an average of one hour and 51 minutes to cover the 61 miles from Golden to Banff. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Golden to Banff, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Golden?
Main departure station: Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Golden.
All bus stations in Golden:
Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy
Where does the bus arrive in Banff?
Main arrival station: Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St
All buses from Golden arrive at one main station in Banff.
All bus stations in Banff:
Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St
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