GETTING AROUND THE NATIONAL PARK
Banff National Park’s many transit and shuttle options operate to most key attractions in Banff National Park (including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon and Lake Minnewanka). As parking is limited at most attractions, taking transit or hopping on a shuttle is your best option to get to your destination. Leave the car behind, relax and enjoy the incredible views as you travel by comfortable coach to the park, then on to your chosen adventure using one of Banff’s transit options. Start planning your worry-free adventure today!
Calgary to Banff National Park
Relax and enjoy the scenery, even before you reach the park, using several transit options.
CALGARY TO BANFF
On-It Regional Transit
Operating from June until the end of September, On-It Regional Transit invites you to travel from Calgary to Banff or Canmore on Fridays through Sundays and statutory holidays, with several departures available. Once you have arrived in Banff, show your valid On-It ticket to a Roam Transit driver to transfer for free on local services around the town of Banff.
Banff Express
Travel between Banff, Canmore and Calgary with the Banff Express. Offering great value fares without compromising on service.
Prices vary, booking required.
CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BANFF, LAKE LOUISE, CANMORE, JASPER
Banff Airporter
Banff Airporter offers reliable transportation from Calgary to Canmore and Banff. Request a drop-off or pickup through its private car service.
Prices vary, booking required.
Brewster Express
The Brewster Express connects Calgary to Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, Lake Louise, and Jasper.
Prices vary, booking required.
Discover Banff Tours
Discover Banff Tours offers transfers between Calgary Airport and Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise.
Prices vary, booking required.
Banff Chauffeur
Banff Chauffeur is a professional private transportation company that offers courteous Calgary International Airport transfers, in addition to private sightseeing tours for travellers that wish to delve into the rich history of the beautiful Bow Valley and Canadian Rockies.
Prices vary, booking required.
Mountain Park Transportation
Mountain Park Transportation offers daily shuttle services from Calgary International Airport to your hotel in Banff or Lake Louise.
Prices vary, booking required.
Town of Banff Area
Getting around the town of Banff and vicinity is easy to do with with regular transit and shuttles. Go to Sulphur Mountain, Tunnel Mountain, the Banff Gondola, and more.
ROAM TRANSIT ROUTES
Roam Transit operates several bus routes to many top attractions in Banff and Lake Louise. If you're visiting the sights, take a ride on one of the Roam Transit environment-friendly hybrid buses for a fun, convenient, and inexpensive way to get around and enjoy the views.
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on public transit.
Route 1: Banff Avenue to Sulphur Mountain
This daily, year-round service runs from Banff Avenue and up Sulphur Mountain to the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs, Rimrock Resort Hotel, and Banff Gondola.
Route 2: Tunnel Mountain to Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
This daily, year-round service runs from Tunnel Mountain Village 1 and Village 2 campgrounds to the town centre, and then on to Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Route 3: Banff to Canmore
This daily, year-round service runs with regular departures between Banff and Canmore.
Route 4: Cave and Basin
This daily service from May to September runs along Banff Avenue to the Banff Park Museum and the Cave and Basin national historic sites.
Route 6: Lake Minnewanka
This daily service from May to September runs between the town of Banff and Lake Minnewanka, Johnson Lake, as well as campgrounds and day-use areas on Lake Minnewanka Road.
Free Banff Gondola Shuttle
Running daily in the summer, with convenient pickup points in town and regular departures, the free shuttle makes getting to the Banff Gondola easy in the summer months!
Banff to Lake Louise
Roam Transit makes it easy and safe to move between Banff National Park’s two popular hubs, Banff and Lake Louise. Parks Canada shuttles are also available to access the Lake Louise lakeshore.
ROAM TRANSIT ROUTES
Route 8X: Lake Louise Express
Departing year-round, daily from downtown Banff, this service travels directly to Lake Louise's lakefront with a quick stop at Samson Mall in the village of Lake Louise.
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on public transit.
Route 8S: Lake Louise Scenic
Departing from July to September, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from downtown Banff, this service travels to Lake Louise's lakefront via the Bow Valley Parkway with stops at Johnston Canyon, Castle Junction, Protection Mountain, Baker Creek and Lake Louise Village. Reservations for this service may be made in advance.
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on public transit.
Schedule, route map & online reservations
Parks Canada Shuttle
Drive from Banff to the Lake Louise Park and Ride (located at the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola) and take a Parks Canada shuttle to the Lake Louise lakeshore. Operating daily service from May to October.
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on Parks Canada shuttles.
Banff to Moraine Lake
Use Parks Canada's shuttle service to access Moraine Lake from June to October or use Roam Transit's fall service for easy access during larch season.
Parks Canada Shuttles
From Banff: Drive to the Lake Louise Park and Ride (located at the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola) and take a Parks Canada shuttle to Moraine Lake (advanced reservation required).
From Lake Louise village or campground: Hop on the free Park and Ride Connector shuttle and transfer to your reserved seat on the shuttle to Moraine Lake from the Lake Louise Park and Ride.
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on Parks Canada shuttles.
ROAM TRANSIT ROUTES
Route 10: Moraine Lake Express (fall service).
Departing daily in the fall from the Banff High School Transit Hub, this service travels directly to Moraine Lake.
Schedule & online reservations
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on public transit.
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Reserve a shuttle to Lake Louise or Moraine Lake from the Lake Louise Park and Ride.
Parks Canada Shuttles
Parks Canada is offering daily shuttles from the Lake Louise Park and Ride (located at the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola) to the Lake Louise Lakeshore and Moraine Lake. Available from May to October, shuttles must be reserved ahead of time to guarantee a seat. Walk up seats are not available.
Find out more on how to reserve your shuttle with our helpful How To Book guide.
Looking to visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in the same day? This is the best way to guarantee you see both lakes:
From Banff:
Parks Canada Shuttles: Drive to the Park and Ride (located at the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola) and take a Parks Canada shuttle to the Lake Louise lakeshore (advanced reservation required). Hop on the free Lake Connector shuttle and transfer to your reserved seat on the shuttle to Moraine Lake. (Daily service from June to October). A Parks Canada shuttle will take you back to the Lake Louise Park and Ride. This trip is also possible in reverse (Moraine Lake first, then Lake Louise lakeshore).
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Roam Transit: Purchase a Roam Transit Super Pass and use route 8X to travel to and from Lake Louise. With the purchase of a Roam Transit Super Pass, visitors will receive free access to the Parks Canada Lake Connector shuttle from the Lake Louise Lakeshore or Moraine Lake. Show a valid Roam Super Pass to Parks Canada staff at Lake Louise or Moraine Lake to receive your Parks Canada boarding pass.
From Lake Louise village/campground: Hop on a free Park and Ride Connector shuttle to the Park and Ride (daily service from May to October). Use your advanced reservation for the Parks Canada shuttle to access either lake or you could access both using the Lake Connector.
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on Parks Canada shuttles.
Mountain Park Transportation Shuttle
Mountain Park Transportation Shuttles to Moraine Lake are available multiple times daily with pick from Lake Louise hotels and Wilson Mountain Sports. Reserving your seat in advance is recommended.
Schedule & online reservations
Please Note: Traffic management will be in place in Lake Louise, including daily traffic flaggers to help maintain the flow of traffic, ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists, and to ensure parking lot capacity is maintained.
Visitation to the Lake Louise area remains high with regional visitors and Canadians. Visitors should anticipate wait times for parking during peak times, including weekends, and good weather conditions.
Paid parking will be in effect at the Lake Louise Lakeshore from May to October. Visit the Parks Canada website for further details.
Banff to Johnston Canyon
Use Roam Transit's Service for easy access from Banff and Johnston Canyon.
Route 9: Johnston Canyon
Departing daily from May to September from the Banff High School Transit Hub, this service travels directly to Johnston Canyon. Reservations for this service may be made in advance.
Schedule, route map & online reservations
All passengers are required to wear a face mask or covering when travelling on public transit.
Sightseeing Tours
Guided tours are a great option if you would like to explore Banff National Park without having to make the plans and arrangements yourself.
BREWSTER SIGHTSEEING
Brewster Sightseeing offers an array of tours that operate in Banff, along the Icefield’s Parkway, and in Jasper. World-renowned guides, complimented by onboard tour hosts, can teach you the natural and human history of Banff National Park.
DISCOVER BANFF TOURS
Discover Banff Tours offers a variety of daily interpretive sightseeing tours as well as adventure tours throughout Banff National Park.
GREAT DIVIDE NATURE INTERPRETATION
Take a guided hike with Great Divide Nature Interpretation and discover the story behind the scenery.
HOPONBANFF
Experience the highlights of Banff National Park at your own pace with HopOnBanff. Book your spot ahead of time and get everywhere you want to go easily within Banff National Park. Stops include Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise Summer Gondola, Lake Louise village, Lake Louise lakeshore, and Moraine Lake.
OPEN TOP TOURING
Explore the people, places and moments that have made Banff into what it is today on a vintage tour operated by Pursuit. Its vintage-inspired coaches have the look and feel of the 1930s—including a fully-open roof and a guide in period costume.
WHITE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES
Explore Banff National Park on a guided hike or custom tour with White Mountain Adventures.
WowBanff Sightseeing
Experience the highlights of Banff National Park with WowBanff's unique open top, double decker tour bus. Jump on and off the bus at multiple locations throughout the park and create a day of sightseeing that suits you.
Ski Shuttles
Leave the car behind, enjoy the ride, and hit the slopes with ski shuttle services that run regularly to all three ski resorts.
Mount Norquay Shuttle
The Mt. Norquay shuttle is not running until further notice. Please check the Mt. Norquay website for updates.
Banff Sunshine Ski Resort
Banff Sunshine Village offers daily bus service to and from Banff to Sunshine. The Banff Shuttle Buses are FREE with any Sunshine Village or Ski Big 3 season pass or lift ticket.
Lake Louise Ski Resort
Enjoy free and comfortable return transportation between Banff and the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Buses run daily from a variety of convenient locations in Banff and Lake Louise
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