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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Pacific Central Station (Main entrance) | Brewster Depot | Cheapest | |||||
 | Vancouver Pacific Station | Brewster Sight Seeing Building | Fastest | |||||
| YVR | Brewster Depot | No tags | |||||
| Vancouver Pacific Station | Brewster Sight Seeing Building | No tags | |||||
| Vancouver Pacific Station | Brewster Sight Seeing Building | No tags | |||||
| Vancouver Pacific Station | Brewster Sight Seeing Building | No tags | |||||
| Vancouver Pacific Station | Brewster Sight Seeing Building | No tags | |||||
| Vancouver Pacific Station | Brewster Sight Seeing Building | No tags |
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Get from Vancouver to Banff
The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Vancouver and Banff
Stops in Vancouver
- A
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada - C
Holiday Inn Howe
1110 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2, Canada - D
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada - E
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2, Canada - F
Coal Harbour
510 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada
Stops in Banff
- A
Brewster Depot
100 Gopher St, In FRONT of Brewster Sightseeing (by the curbside ON the street) , Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada - B
Mount Royal Hotel
Banff - Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada, Mount Royal Hotel, Caribou St - Coach Bus Parking - C
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff, Outside by bus Shelter - D
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
222 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada - E
Railway Ave
327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada - F
Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff
501 Banff Ave, To note: Stop is outside on street, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA to Banff by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Vancouver to Banff?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vancouver to Banff start from $167. The average price for this route is around $208. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Vancouver to Banff?
The average bus travel time from Vancouver to Banff is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 578 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Ebus.
Which bus companies service the Vancouver to Banff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express, Ebus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vancouver to Banff?
The earliest bus departs from Vancouver to Banff at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vancouver to Banff?
A bus trip from Vancouver to Banff generates an estimated 14.449399999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Vancouver to Banff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ebus, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 16508 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vancouver to Banff?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ebus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Vancouver to Banff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Ebus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vancouver to Banff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ebus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Banff was searched and found on Sep 6, 2026 with a price of $181To 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 $181 to $262 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 $181 which is on 2026-09-10.
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.
