What is the cheapest way to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens?

The cheapest way to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens is to bus and bus and ferry via Kelowna Airport (YLW) which costs $160 - $290 and takes 19h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens?

The fastest way to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Banff National Park and Butchart Gardens?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Butchart Gardens via Vancouver International Airport Level 1, BC, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B and Saanichton Exch Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

How far is it from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens?

The distance between Banff National Park and Butchart Gardens is 884 km.

How do I travel from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens without a car?

The best way to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 48m and costs $100 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens bus from?

Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens bus arrive?

Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Vancouver International Airport station.

Where can I stay near Butchart Gardens?

There are 278+ hotels available in Butchart Gardens.

Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens - 4 ways to travel via shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens by shuttle, plane, bus, or busferry

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Shuttle, fly to Victoria International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYC - YYJ
6h 24m
$143–675
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff to Vancouver International Airportbus Cal-Van
2. Take the busferry from Vancouver International Airport Level 1, BC to Swartz Baybusferry Vancouver Aiport
17h 48m
$106–302
Shuttle, fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YYC - YCD
3. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to Douglas & Hillsidebus
9h 34m
$226–878
Bus, bus and ferry via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry
19h 14m
$165–284

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 884 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Banff National Park, AB, Canada and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens. However, you can walk to Banff, AB, take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), walk to Victoria International Airport, take the line 87 bus to Saanichton Exch Bay C, walk to Saanichton Exch Bay B, take the line 75 bus to Butchart Gardens, then walk to Butchart Gardens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Banff National Park to Butchart Gardens via Banff, Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver International Airport Level 1, BC, Swartz Bay, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, Saanichton Exch Bay B, and Butchart Gardens in around 17h 48m.

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