How far is Vancouver from Banff?

The distance separating Vancouver and Banff is 359 miles (579 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Vancouver to Banff leave from Pacific Central Station and arrive at Brewster Depot. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Vancouver to Banff from $118 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Banff on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15am	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	8:00am	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	3:00pm	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	4:50am	Brewster Depot	No tags
	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	10:30pm	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Banff on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15am	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	8:00am	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	3:00pm	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	4:50am	Brewster Depot	No tags
	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	10:30pm	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Banff on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15am	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	8:00am	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	3:00pm	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 50m	4:50am	Brewster Depot	No tags
	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	10:30pm	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

Next departures for Vancouver to Banff on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15am	Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)	12h 15m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Cheapest
	8:00am	Vancouver Pacific Station	12h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest
	7:15am	YVR	13h 15m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	No tags
	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	13h 40m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Ebus BC + ABest Transport	6:30am	Vancouver Pacific Station	15h	10:30pm	Mount Royal Hotel Bus terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 45mAverage Duration

358 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $162	Average Duration12h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $131	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,605 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

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.

September 2, 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.

January 27, 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.

October 1, 2024

Ebus

4.5/514,620 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 traveling from Vancouver, CA to Banff by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$119

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$119

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$119

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$119

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Banff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $119

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 $119 to $152 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 $119 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.