What is the distance between Banff and Golden?

About 61 miles (99 km) separate Banff and Golden.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Banff to Golden?

If you're headed to Golden from Banff, chances are that your bus will leave from Brewster Depot and arrive at Golden Husky Travel Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Banff to Golden from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Banff to Golden on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Banff Townsite	1h 35m	11:25am	Golden	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:10am	Brewster Depot	1h 40m	1:50am	Husky/Esso, 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Brewster Depot	1h 45m	11:25am	Husky/Esso, 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:02 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Banff to Golden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Golden. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $58	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $27	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Rider Express

4/517,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Users have highlighted the beautiful and safe drive, praising the good driver. Additionally, they appreciated the easy booking process and reliable wifi service during their journey.

Rider Express Banff Golden recent customer reviews

Comfy seats, lovely driver, air-con was great but wifi didn’t work though and toilet was like a sauna.

Molly J.

June 4, 2025

Easy booking, good wifi. Good driver.

Dave R.

September 8, 2024

Nice bus driver. Smooth ride

David L.

March 21, 2024

Ebus

4.5/514,618 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Sundog Tours

4.5/5638 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.9

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Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

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Where are the popular stops in Banff and Golden?

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

Stops in Golden

A - Golden Husky Travel Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Banff to Golden by bus

What is the distance between Banff and Golden?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Banff to Golden?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$53

11/18

$48

Today

$48

11/20

$48

11/21

No data

11/22

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11/23

$48

11/24

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The cheapest trip from Banff to Golden was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $53 for a bus ticket from Banff to Golden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Rider Express 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.