Rome2Rio

How to get fromVail to Banffby car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

Find Transport to Banff

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Vail to Banff by car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Drive from Vail to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car car
    2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane HDN - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    10h 4m
    $189–704

  2. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane ASE - YYC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    12h 24m
    $187–700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vail to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus
    44h 25m
    $458–758

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vail to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Banff Train Stationtrain train
    2d 22h

  5. Drive  1,920.7 km

    1. Drive from Vail to Banffcar car 1,920.7 km
    21h 49m
    $349–504

  6. Shuttle to Denver, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vail, CO to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane DEN - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 23m
    $617–1,555

  7. Bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle County Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane EGE - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    11h 35m
    $255–771

  8. Bus via Kelowna

    1. Take the bus from Vail to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher Stbus bus
    45h 22m

Vail to Banff by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Vail to Banff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,586.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Vail, CO, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Vail to Banff via Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver in around 44h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There