What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Clearwater River?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Clearwater River is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Clearwater River?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Clearwater River is to shuttle and fly and drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $380 - $1,000.

How far is it from Banff to Clearwater River?

The distance between Banff and Clearwater River is 560 km. The road distance is 553.4 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Clearwater River without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Clearwater River without a car is to bus and train via Lake Louise which takes 13h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Banff to Clearwater River?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Banff to Clearwater River, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Clearwater River?

Clearwater River is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 5:12 AM in Banff and 4:12 AM in Clearwater River.

Can I drive from Banff to Clearwater River?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Clearwater River is 553 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Banff to Clearwater River.

Where can I stay near Clearwater River?

There are 24+ hotels available in Clearwater River.

Banff to Clearwater River - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Clearwater River by bus, car, train, shuttle, or plane

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Banff to Sorrentobus Calgary
2. Drive from Sorrento to Clearwater Rivercar
8h 37m
Drive 553.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Clearwater Rivercar 553.4 km
7h 41m
$112–161
Bus, train via Lake Louise
1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus 8X
2. Take the bus from Lake Louise Village South to Jasper, ABbus
3. Take the train from Jasper to Clearwatertrain
13h 4m
Shuttle, fly to Kamloops Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kamloops Airport (YKA)plane YYC - YKA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks Resort, BCshuttle
4. Drive from Sun Peaks Resort, BC to Clearwater Rivercar
7h 28m
$384–964
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banff to Jasperbus Brewster
2. Take the train from Jasper to Clearwatertrain VIA Rail
13h 6m
$224–472
Shuttle, fly to Kelowna International Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
3. Take a shuttle bus from Kelowna Airport to Sun Peaks, BCshuttle
4. Drive from Sun Peaks, BC to Clearwater Rivercar
9h 18m
$304–904

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kamloops Airport (YKA) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Banff to Clearwater River.

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Distance: 560.2 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Clearwater River, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Clearwater River. However, you can take the bus to Sorrento then drive to Clearwater River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Clearwater River via Lake Louise Village South, Jasper, AB, Jasper, and Clearwater in around 13h 4m.

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