How to get fromVancouver, BC to Banff National Parkby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Banff National Park by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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

Fly from Vancouver International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YVR - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
4h 48m
$136–504
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus Van-Cal
12h 22m
$100–220
Drive 844.6 km
1. Drive from Vancouver, BC to Banff National Parkcar 844.6 km
9h 39m
$166–240
Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXX - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
5h 26m
$158–542
Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus Vancouver to Kelowna
2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus Kelowna
13h 53m
$160–211

Vancouver, BC to Banff National Park by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver, BC to Banff National Park.

Launch map view

Distance: 838.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Rider Express operates a bus from Vancouver to Banff once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

Airlines

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Canmore, Canada(opens in a new window)

Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 km west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. With a population of 14,798 in 2020, Canmore is the ninth-largest town in Alberta.

Places to stay in Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Mystic Chalet- Views, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets - managed by Little Sister Getaways(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Sunset Resorts Canmore and Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Paradise Resort Club and Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Vancouver, BC to Banff National Park easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Vancouver, BC to Banff National Park right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.