What's the distance between Vancouver and Banff by coach?

The distance between Vancouver and Banff by coach is approximately 359 miles (579 km).

How can I travel from Vancouver to Banff avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Vancouver to Banff from £92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Vancouver to Banff on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:00	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	CheapestFastest
		14:00	YVR	13h 50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Banff on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:15	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	08:00	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	15:00	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
	06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	21:10	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	22:30	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Banff on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:15	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	08:00	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	15:00	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
	06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	21:10	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	22:30	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Banff on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
08:00	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Fastest
07:15	YVR	13h 15m	21:30	Brewster Depot	No tags
06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	21:10	Banff Townsite	No tags
08:00	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	21:10	Banff Townsite	No tags

Next departures from Vancouver to Banff on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:15	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	08:00	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	15:00	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
	06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	21:10	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	06:30	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	22:30	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:52 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Vancouver to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10hAverage duration

358 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£102 - £127	Average duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£41 - £103	Average duration10h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,556 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.6

The bus service received praise for its friendly and skilled drivers, punctuality, clean buses, comfortable seating, and breathtaking scenery. Passengers appreciated the smooth rides with regular stops. Some areas for improvement include better communication about stop times and enhancing bathroom facilities to ensure a more pleasant experience on winding routes.

Rider Express Vancouver Banff recent customer reviews

Efficient service I enjoyed ..I would really appreciate clearer communication re stop times .

Rosarii S.

2 September 2025

Two great drivers Antony and Max ( I hope I got their name correct). Clean bus. Drivers very safety conscious. On time. Arrived early at destination.

Janice A.

27 January 2025

We got ditched at Salmon Arm. Then bussed back to Kamloops to catch the night bus through!! Thank goodness I was travelling on a day that had a night bus! 13 hour trip turned into 20 hours.

Belinda M H.

1 October 2024

Ebus

4.5/514,605 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Vancouver and Banff?

Stops in Vancouver

A - Pacific Central Station

B - Vancouver International Airport

C - Holiday Inn Howe

D - Canada Place

E - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

F - Coal Harbour

Stops in Banff

A - Brewster Depot

B - Mount Royal Hotel

C - Buffalo Mountain Lodge

D - Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff

E - Railway Ave

F - Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Vancouver, CA to Banff

What's the distance between Vancouver and Banff by coach?
The distance between Vancouver and Banff by coach is approximately 359 miles (579 km).
How can I travel from Vancouver to Banff avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£93

14/11

£93

Today

£93

16/11

£93

17/11

£93

18/11

£93

19/11

£93

20/11

£93

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Banff was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of £93

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

You can expect to pay from £93 to £121 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Banff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £93, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Ebus 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.