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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A leading anthropology museum with Indigenous masterworks and Pacific collections, set in a dramatic Arthur Erickson building at UBC.
Buses from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $131 but you can travel from only $52 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 359 miles (578 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 359 miles (578 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BC.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
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Most Banff, AB to Vancouver, BC buses use the Banff, Beaver St / Caribou St to Vancouver station pair. Use this guide to compare Banff, AB and Vancouver, BC 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.
Vancouver is 3 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food outlets inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the station. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vancouver.
Available at Vancouver: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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