What is the cheapest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park?

The fastest way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 17m and costs $370 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Grande Prairie and Banff National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park. However, there are services departing from Grande Prairie, AB and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton and Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park?

The distance between Grande Prairie and Banff National Park is 695 km. The road distance is 649.5 km.

How do I travel from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park without a car is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grande Prairie to Banff National Park bus from?

Grande Prairie to Banff National Park bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Grande Prairie, AB station.

Where does the Grande Prairie to Banff National Park bus arrive?

Grande Prairie to Banff National Park bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton, AB - Southgate Station.

Can I drive from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Grande Prairie to Banff National Park is 650 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park.

Where can I stay near Banff National Park?

There are 660+ hotels available in Banff National Park.

Grande Prairie to Banff National Park - 5 ways to travel via plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQU - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
3h 17m
$370–949
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB to Edmonton, AB - Southgate Stationbus Grande Prairie / ...
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Banffbus FlixBus 2725
11h 53m
$123–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB to Edmonton, AB - Southgate Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
10h 56m
$156–256
Drive 649.5 km
1. Drive from Grande Prairie to Banff National Parkcar 649.5 km
8h 28m
$129–186
Bus via Edmonton
1. Take the bus from Grande Prairie, AB - Podollan Inn & Spa to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary - Airport YYCbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
11h 23m

Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

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1h 36mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grande Prairie to Banff National Park.

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Distance: 695.5 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Grande Prairie, AB, Canada and Banff National Park, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Grande Prairie, AB to Banff National Park via Edmonton, Calgary Int. Airport, Calgary Airport, and HI Banff Alpine Centre in around 10h 56m.

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