How much is the bus ticket from Banff to Calgary?

The cheapest bus tickets from Banff to Calgary start from $20. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Banff to Calgary?

The average bus travel time from Banff to Calgary is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 96 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 18m and is operated by Mountain Park Transportation .

Which bus companies service the Banff to Calgary route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Mountain Park Transportation , Rider Express , Ebus , On-It , Red Arrow .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Banff to Calgary?

The earliest bus departs from Banff to Calgary at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Banff to Calgary?

A bus trip from Banff to Calgary generates an estimated 2.382 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Banff to Calgary?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Mountain Park Transportation , with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 165 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Banff to Calgary?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Mountain Park Transportation has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Banff to Calgary?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Mountain Park Transportation , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Banff to Calgary?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Mountain Park Transportation , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Banff to Calgary from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Banff to Calgary on April 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Brewster Sight Seeing Building	1h 20m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Moose Hotel & Suites	1h 18m	7:18am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	1h 30m	6:20am	Westbrook Mall (btwn Entrance 5-6)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Banff Springs Hotel	1h 21m	7:21am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	2h 25m	1:25pm	123 11 Ave SE	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Calgary on April 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Brewster Sight Seeing Building	1h 20m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Moose Hotel & Suites	1h 18m	7:18am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	1h 30m	6:20am	Westbrook Mall (btwn Entrance 5-6)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Banff Springs Hotel	1h 21m	7:21am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	2h 25m	1:25pm	123 11 Ave SE	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Calgary on April 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Brewster Sight Seeing Building	1h 20m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Moose Hotel & Suites	1h 18m	7:18am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	1h 30m	6:20am	Westbrook Mall (btwn Entrance 5-6)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Banff Springs Hotel	1h 21m	7:21am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	2h 25m	1:25pm	123 11 Ave SE	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Calgary on April 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Brewster Sight Seeing Building	1h 20m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Moose Hotel & Suites	1h 18m	7:18am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	1h 30m	6:20am	Westbrook Mall (btwn Entrance 5-6)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Banff Springs Hotel	1h 21m	7:21am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	2h 25m	1:25pm	123 11 Ave SE	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Calgary on April 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Brewster Sight Seeing Building	1h 20m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Moose Hotel & Suites	1h 18m	7:18am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	1h 30m	6:20am	Westbrook Mall (btwn Entrance 5-6)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Banff Springs Hotel	1h 21m	7:21am	Crowfoot Station LRT, Scenic acres, Calgary	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	2h 25m	1:25pm	123 11 Ave SE	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Banff to Calgary

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Calgary. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

96 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $118	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$28 - $249	Average Duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Banff and Calgary?

Stops in Banff

A
Mount Royal Hotel
Banff - Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada, Mount Royal Hotel, Caribou St - Coach Bus Parking
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B
Brewster Depot
100 Gopher St, In FRONT of Brewster Sightseeing (by the curbside ON the street) , Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada
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C
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
222 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada
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D
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff, Outside by bus Shelter
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E
Railway Ave
327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada
F
Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff
501 Banff Ave, To note: Stop is outside on street, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
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Stops in Calgary

A
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
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B
Crossiron Mills
Entrance #2, 112-261055 Crossiron Blvd, Balzac, AB T0M 0E0, Canada
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C
North Red Arrow Office
304 35 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2K6, Canada
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D
Whitehorn LRT
Whitehorn LRT Station, Calgary, AB T1Y, Canada
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E
Downtown Greyhound Station
850 16 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3V7, Canada
F
Brentwood
3953-3971 Brentwood Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1L1, Canada

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,480 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Users have shared positive feedback about the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and comfort. The drivers are noted for being friendly, responsible, and knowledgeable. However, some users mentioned that Wi-Fi was not available as advertised and there were instances where drop-off locations differed from what was scheduled. Overall satisfaction remains high due to timely departures and courteous staff.

FlixBus Banff Calgary recent customer reviews

It was in time , the bus had toilet inside. The diver was knowledgeable and courteous! Overall very good journey!

Sanjoy D.

June 21, 2025

It was on time. But dropped off far away from the scheduled location (instead ofcrowfoot train station, dropped off 1km away)

Prasad J.

October 1, 2024

Our driver, Brad, was great and super helpful. The bus is so comfortable, clean and tidy.

Narelle L.

July 21, 2024

Mountain Park Transportation

4.8/5165 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi4.4

Users consistently report a positive experience with the shuttle service, highlighting punctuality and professionalism. The shuttles are described as clean, with friendly drivers ensuring timely arrivals at destinations. Ground staff are praised for their accommodating nature regarding location changes. Overall, travelers appreciate the efficient and reliable service provided by this company.

Mountain Park Transportation Banff Calgary recent customer reviews

Very nice lady, on time. Even early, for the better to catch a flight. Only thing, the driver should message a little earlier than last minute at the stop.

Frederic T.

December 15, 2025

The shuttle showed up right on time, driver was very nice, I got to the airport exactly on schedule.

Anita Y.

September 5, 2025

Enjoyed all aspects, clean shuttle, very professional driver, on time drop off, ground staff very good to accommodate change of location. Excellent experience

Rachana U.

July 26, 2025

Rider Express

4.1/518,315 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

According to customer reviews, the service provided was mostly positive. Customers appreciated the easy booking process, pleasant trips with comfortable seats, and professional drivers. However, some mentioned delays without apologies or recognition from the driver as areas for improvement in their overall experience.

Rider Express Banff Calgary recent customer reviews

I couldn't contact even when the bus delay and I was not sure bus is coming or not.

Sei N.

October 5, 2024

I enjoyed the journey. However the delay not so much. I do understand that the delay was caused by natural causes on the route.

Srikanth S.

August 22, 2023

The driver was amazingly kind and even stayed with us until our ride came at the end of the trip!

Harris K.

June 18, 2023

Ebus

4.3/515,102 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.8

On-It

4.2/572 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.5

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfortable seats and friendly drivers who go out of their way to accommodate travelers. The affordable fares are appreciated, along with the ease of booking and finding stops. While many enjoy these aspects, some mention a desire for device charging options on board in future trips.

On-It Banff Calgary recent customer reviews

It was all great! Easy to book, super cheap from Banff to Calgary. Bus driver was lovely

Kristine D.

August 16, 2025

I enjoyed the cheap fair, and how many options there is on a daily basis. I am sad that they didn't have any plug ins to charge devices. Would really like to see that in the future.

Monica F.

July 1, 2025

The driver went out of her way to accommodate us. She was extremely personable and the price for the trip was almost too good to believe! Highly recommend

Luis C.

August 5, 2024

Red Arrow

4.5/54,732 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi4.1

Passengers have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences, highlighting the comfort and modernity of the buses, as well as complimentary snacks and refreshments. The drivers are often described as friendly and helpful. However, there was an isolated incident where a passenger experienced communication issues regarding a schedule change but appreciated that it could be resolved with better contact options like WhatsApp for international travelers.

Red Arrow Banff Calgary recent customer reviews

Best bus I have been on. Brand new, complimentary snacks and refreshments, super comfortable seat and great driver.

Mike B.

May 17, 2025

The service itself was great, however, I had a bus booked for 0915. This bus was cancelled, yet I wasn't informed about this. I waited in freezing temperatures for an hour. I had to use a nearby hotel to call, and they informed me that my booking had changed to 1130. This would have been fine if I was informed, but I wasn't. They said they tried to call me and emailed me about the change. This didn't happen. What I would recommend, is having a Whatsapp contact as well. Because I am from overseas, my phone could only use the internet to keep contacted (I was using an esim). Instead on relying on phone contact/email to contact passengers, and this either doesn't work or could be missed. Sending a Whatsapp message to the passenger would be a lot better. And passengers could also contact the bus company using the app.

Brendan E.

April 20, 2025

Nothing, bus was late for 2 hours, I did not use it, rented a car. Customer service never informed nobody till I called them several times.

Bogdan L.

April 10, 2025

CA bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Valley Transit, Adirondack Trailways, Ontario Northland, Ebus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Banff to Calgary by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Banff to Calgary?
The cheapest bus tickets from Banff to Calgary start from $20. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Banff to Calgary?
The average bus travel time from Banff to Calgary is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 96 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 18m and is operated by Mountain Park Transportation.
Which bus companies service the Banff to Calgary route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Mountain Park Transportation, Rider Express, Ebus, On-It, Red Arrow.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Banff to Calgary?
The earliest bus departs from Banff to Calgary at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Banff to Calgary?
A bus trip from Banff to Calgary generates an estimated 2.382 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Banff to Calgary?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Mountain Park Transportation, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 165 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Banff to Calgary?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Mountain Park Transportation has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Banff to Calgary?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Mountain Park Transportation, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Banff to Calgary?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Mountain Park Transportation, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-13

$22

04-14

$23

Today

$23

04-16

$19

04-17

$21

04-18

$19

04-19

$21

04-20

$17

The cheapest trip from Banff to Calgary was searched and found on Apr 20, 2026 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Banff to Calgary, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $68 for a bus ticket from Banff to Calgary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-04-20.

Usually Mountain Park Transportation will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.