What is the cheapest way to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 17h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park?

The fastest way to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 4m and costs $600 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Prince Rupert and Banff National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park. However, there are services departing from Prince Rupert and arriving at Banff via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Prince Rupert and Banff National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park. However, there are services departing from Prince Rupert and arriving at Banff via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park?

The distance between Prince Rupert and Banff National Park is 1342 km. The road distance is 1381.1 km.

How do I travel from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park without a car is to bus which takes 25h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prince Rupert to Banff National Park bus from?

Prince Rupert to Banff National Park bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Prince Rupert station.

Where do I catch the Prince Rupert to Banff National Park train from?

Prince Rupert to Banff National Park train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Prince Rupert station.

Train or bus from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park?

The best way to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park is to bus which takes 25h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Prince Rupert to Banff National Park bus arrive?

Prince Rupert to Banff National Park bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.

Where does the Prince Rupert to Banff National Park train arrive?

Prince Rupert to Banff National Park train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Prince Rupert to Banff National Park is 1381 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park.

Where can I stay near Banff National Park?

There are 660+ hotels available in Banff National Park.

Prince Rupert to Banff National Park - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park by bus, plane, shuttle, train, or car

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Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Terrance Skeena Mallbus
2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXT - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
8h 4m
$609–961
Train to Smithers Airport, fly, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Smitherstrain
2. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYD - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
13h 28m
$265–930
Bus
1. Take the bus from Prince Rupert to Prince George, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops to Banffbus
25h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus Jasper
37h 18m
$406–754
Drive 1,381.1 km
1. Drive from Prince Rupert to Banff National Parkcar 1,381.1 km
17h 30m
$273–394
Train, bus via Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotel
1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotelbus Eastbound
39h 29m
$420–771
Train
1. Take the train from Prince Rupert to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Jasper to Banfftrain Jasper
2d 23h

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,342.3 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Prince Rupert, BC, Canada and Banff National Park, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park via Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Kamloops, and Banff in around 25h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prince Rupert to Banff National Park via Jasper and Banff in around 2d 23h.

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