What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs is to drive and car ferry which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Ainsworth Hot Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Ainsworth Hot Springs via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm, AB and Balfour Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs?

The distance between Banff and Ainsworth Hot Springs is 473 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs without a car is to bus via Claresholm which takes 13h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs bus from?

Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs bus arrive?

Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Calgary station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Ainsworth Hot Springs?

Ainsworth Hot Springs is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 2:30 PM in Banff and 1:30 PM in Ainsworth Hot Springs.

Where can I stay near Ainsworth Hot Springs?

There are seven+ hotels available in Ainsworth Hot Springs.

Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs - 4 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs by shuttle, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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Shuttle, fly, drive, car ferry
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
3. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
4. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry
8h 10m
$299–904
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Kootenay Bay, BCcar
2. Take the car ferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry Kootney Bay to Balfour
7h 9m
$72–107
Bus via Claresholm
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferrybus
13h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moose Hotel & Suites to Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-ITbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferrybus Calgary
14h 32m
$251–321

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

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Distance: 472.9 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC, Canada?

You can take a bus from Banff to Ainsworth Hot Springs via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, Claresholm, AB, Balfour, BC - 350 Balfour Ferry, and Balfour Ferry Terminal in around 13h 38m.

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