There are 8 ways to get from Burns Lake to Banff by bus, plane, shuttle, train, or car
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Bus to Prince George Airport, fly, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Burns Lake to Prince George: Westgate Mallbus
- Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXS - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
6h 56m$402–1,019Drive 886.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Burns Lake to Banffcar 886.5 km
11h 2m$179–259Bus, train
- Take the bus from Burns Lake to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus
- Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper to Banffbus
16h 47m$277–599Train, bus
- Take the train from Burns Lake to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus Jasper
28h 43mTrain to Smithers Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Burns Lake to Smitherstrain
- Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYD - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
9h 21m$216–918Bus
- Take the bus from Burns Lake to Prince George, BCbus
- Take the bus from Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher Stbus
17h 24mTrain, bus via Jasper
- Take the train from Burns Lake to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Jasper Park Lodge to Banff Townsitebus Jasper-Banff
36h 43m$260–514Train
- Take the train from Burns Lake to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Jasper to Banff Train Stationtrain Jasper
2d 14h
Burns Lake to Banff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burns Lake to Banff is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Burns Lake to Banff is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 56m and costs $400 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Burns Lake to Banff. However, there are services departing from Burns Lake and arriving at Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher St via Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Burns Lake to Banff station. However, there are services departing from Burns Lake and arriving at Banff Train Station via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Burns Lake and Banff is 1032 km. The road distance is 886.5 km.
The best way to get from Burns Lake to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 47m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Burns Lake to Banff, including transfers.
Burns Lake to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Burns Lake station.
Burns Lake to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Burns Lake station.
The best way to get from Burns Lake to Banff is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 14h.
What companies run services between Burns Lake, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Burns Lake to Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher St via Prince George, BC, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall in around 17h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burns Lake to Banff Train Station via Jasper in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Prince George Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Prince George Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from McBride to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Train from Burns Lake to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $150–330
- Business
- $200–360
- Business Plus
- $210–380
- Economy
- $160–340
- Economy Plus
- $180–350
Train from Burns Lake to Smithers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
Train from Burns Lake to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $150–330
- Business
- $200–360
- Business Plus
- $210–380
- Economy
- $160–340
- Economy Plus
- $180–350
Train from Burns Lake to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $150–330
- Business
- $200–360
- Business Plus
- $210–380
- Economy
- $160–340
- Economy Plus
- $180–350
- Phone
- +1 778 763 4155
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Burns Lake to Prince George: Westgate Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Burns Lake to Prince George, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
Bus from Burns Lake to Prince George, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- BC Bus North
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Booking & Getting There
Burns Lake to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.
Banff is 1h ahead of Burns Lake. It is currently 1:09 PM in Burns Lake and 2:09 PM in Banff.
Burns Lake to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burns Lake to Banff is 887 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Burns Lake to Banff.
There are 609+ hotels available in Banff.







