Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus
| Brewster Sight Seeing Building | Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken (3683 De Wolf Way) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Brewster Depot | 3969 Crawford Ave, Merritt | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Brewster Depot | 3969 Crawford Ave, Merritt | No tags | ||||
| Bus
| Brewster Sight Seeing Building | Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken (3683 De Wolf Way) | No tags | ||||
| Bus
| Brewster Sight Seeing Building | Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken (3683 De Wolf Way) | No tags | ||||
| Bus
| Brewster Sight Seeing Building | Merritt - Esso-Popeye's Chicken (3683 De Wolf Way) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:56 PM MDT.
Get from Banff to Merritt
The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Banff and Merritt
Stops in Banff
- A
Brewster Depot
100 Gopher St, In FRONT of Brewster Sightseeing (by the curbside ON the street) , Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada - B
Mount Royal Hotel
Banff - Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada, Mount Royal Hotel, Caribou St - Coach Bus Parking - C
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff, Outside by bus Shelter - D
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
222 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada - 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
Stops in Merritt
- A
Wagon West Travel Plaza Bus Stop
3999 Airport Rd, Merritt, BC V1K
Compare bus companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Banff to Merritt 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 Merritt?
The cheapest bus tickets from Banff to Merritt start from $145. The average price for this route is around $162. 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 Merritt?
The average bus travel time from Banff to Merritt is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 384 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 25m and is operated by Rider Express.
Which bus companies service the Banff to Merritt route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Ebus, Rider Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Banff to Merritt?
The earliest bus departs from Banff to Merritt at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Banff to Merritt?
A bus trip from Banff to Merritt generates an estimated 9.583675 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 Merritt?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ebus, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 16820 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Banff to Merritt?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ebus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Banff to Merritt?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Ebus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Banff to Merritt?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ebus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Banff to Merritt was searched and found on Oct 18, 2026 with a price of $120To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Banff to Merritt, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $120 to $188 for a bus ticket from Banff to Merritt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2026-10-18.
