- Must visit
Glenbow
Calgary’s flagship history museum explores western Canadian stories with major exhibits, artifacts, and excellent family-friendly interpretation.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Banff, AB to Calgary, AB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banff, AB to Calgary, AB will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 18 buses that leave Banff, AB for Calgary, AB on Wed, Aug 05, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusBuses from Banff, AB to Calgary, AB run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Banff, AB to Calgary, AB buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:30 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h35 | 7:05 PM Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 2h35 | 8:05 PM Calgary, Airport Rd NE (Bay 31), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h50 | 7:20 PM Calgary, Research Rd NW (Brentwood Station), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 2h05 | 7:35 PM Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 2h00 | 10:30 PM Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h30 | 10:00 PM Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h55 | 12:55 PM Calgary, Airport Rd NE (Bay 31), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 2h25 | 1:25 PM Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Calgary, Research Rd NW (Brentwood Station), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 2h05 | 2:05 PM Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h45 | 2:45 PM Calgary, Research Rd NW (Brentwood Station), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 1h30 | 2:30 PM Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St, AB | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown), AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:30 PM Banff, AB | 1h25 | 10:55 PM Calgary, AB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Banff, AB to Calgary, AB buses use the Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St to Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada) station pair, with some services arriving at Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown). Use this guide to compare Banff, AB and Calgary, AB bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St. ATMs are available at Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St.
Ticket office support is available at Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St.
Available at Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada) is 11 km from Calgary city centre. Public transport options include:
Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada). ATMs are available at Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada).
Ticket office support is available at Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada).
Available at Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calgary, Crowfoot Way NW (Petro Canada): Limited accessibility options.
Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown) is 1 km from Calgary city centre. Public transport options include:
Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants available in the downtown area.
Available within nearby coffee shops. ATMs are several ATMs in nearby bank locations.
Ticket office support is available at Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown).
Available at Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calgary, 11 Ave SE (Downtown): Access ramps available for buses.
Calgary is 1 km from Calgary city centre. Public transport options include:
Calgary has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi accessible in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM available near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Calgary.
Available at Calgary: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calgary: Station equipped with ramps and elevators.
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