Bus Tickets from Vancouver, CA to Banff

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Banff on August 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Rider Express
Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)
Brewster DepotCheapestFastest
Rider Express
Pacific Central Station (Main entrance)
Brewster DepotNo tags
Rider Express
YVR
Brewster DepotNo tags
Rider Express
YVR
Brewster DepotNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Banff.

Bus
Average Price$132 - $157Average Duration12h 50m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$53 - $138Average Duration9h 30m
24kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Vancouver to Banff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
9h 30mAverage Duration
$53Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vancouver, CA to Banff: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$134
Average bus trip duration12h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance363 miles (584 km)
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Vancouver to Banff 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
08/28
$120
08/29
$121
Today
$121
08/31
$121
09/01
$121
09/02
$120
09/03
$121
09/04
$121
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Banff was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $120

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 $120 to $143 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 $120 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Vancouver to Banff, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Vancouver to Banff.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Banff to Vancouver, CA

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