What is the cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Fort St. John to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 34m and costs $370 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Fort St. John and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort St. John to Banff. However, there are services departing from Fort St. John and arriving at Banff via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Fort St. John to Banff?

The distance between Fort St. John and Banff is 864 km. The road distance is 850.7 km.

How do I travel from Fort St. John to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Fort St. John to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 37m and costs $270 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Fort St. John to Banff?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Fort St. John to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort St. John to Banff bus from?

Fort St. John to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Fort St. John station.

Where does the Fort St. John to Banff bus arrive?

Fort St. John to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George station.

What is the time difference between Fort St. John and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Fort St. John. It is currently 3:12 PM in Fort St. John and 4:12 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Fort St. John to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort St. John to Banff is 851 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Fort St. John to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 624+ hotels available in Banff.

Fort St. John to Banff - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort St. John to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXJ - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
3h 34m
$377–1,008
Drive 850.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort St. John to Banffcar 850.7 km
10h 55m
$168–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain
4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
20h 37m
$277–599
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops to Banffbus
22h 45m
Bus, train via Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotel
1. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince Georgebus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain
4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotelbus
22h 49m
$291–616

Fort St. John to Banff by bus and train

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20h 37mAverage Duration

$277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.8 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Fort St. John, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Fort St. John to Banff via Prince George, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, and Kamloops in around 22h 45m.

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