Banff National Park’s many transit and shuttle options will take you out of your vehicle and quickly into nature – without missing a thing. 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 many transit options.
Download the full Banff National Park Transit Guide or explore below to find information about transit and shuttle options.
Ski Hill Shuttles
All three ski hills offer a complimentary shuttle service between the town of Banff and the ski hills. A shuttle is also available from the village of Lake Louise to the Lake Louise Ski Resort.
LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT
This complimentary bus service transfers guests between Banff, the village of Lake Louise, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
The Lake Louise Ski Resort buses are free with a Lake Louise Ski Resort season pass or a tri area lift ticket.
From Lake Louise effective Friday, November 10, 2017.
| Hotel Pickup Locations | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Lodge | 8:25 a.m. | 8:55 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | 9:55 a.m | 10:25 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. | 11:25 a.m. | 11:55 a.m. |
| Lake Louise Inn | 8:30 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12 p.m. |
| Return Schedule | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Louise Ski Resort | 2 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 5:40 p.m. |
From Banff effective Tuesday, November 7 - Friday, December 15, 2017.
| BANFF HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | ||
| Rocky Mountain Resort | 8:35 a.m. | 10:35 a.m. |
| Inns of Banff (opposite - west bound) | 8:40 a.m. | 10:40 a.m. |
| Banff Caribou Lodge | 8:45 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. |
| Delta Royal Canadian Lodge | 8:48 a.m. | 10:48 a.m. |
| High Country Inn | 8:52 a.m. | 10:52 a.m. |
| Banff Ptarmigan Inn | 8:55 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. |
| SKIBIG3 HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | ||
| Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | 8:40 a.m. | 10:40 a.m. |
| Town Lot (behind Mount Royal) | 8:50 a.m. | 10:50 a.m. |
| Banff Park Lodge | 8:55 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. |
| RETURN SCHEDULE | |||||
| Lake Louise to Banff | 9:30 a.m. | 12:15 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
More Information 1-403-760-1222
Reservations are not required.
MT NORQUAY
This shuttle service offers transportation between Banff hotels and Mt Norquay.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Day Ski Bus Schedule
The Banff to Norquay buses are free with a Norquay season pass or a tri area lift ticket.
Available from November 3 - December 15, 2017.
| BANFF HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | |||
| Banff Park Lodge | 8:55 a.m. | 9:55 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. |
| Banff Springs Hotel | 9 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. |
| Mt Royal Public Car Park | 9:05 a.m. | 10:05 a.m. | 11:05 a.m. |
| Inns of Banff (opposite - west bound) | 9:10 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. |
| Banff Caribou Lodge | 9:13 a.m. | 10:13 a.m. | 11:13 a.m. |
| Delta Royal Canadian Lodge | 9:15 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. |
| High Country Inn | 9:17 a.m. | 10:17 a.m. | 11:17 a.m. |
| Ptarmigan | 9:20 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 11:20 a.m. |
| Arrives at Norquay | 9:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| RETURN SCHEDULE | ||||
| From Mt Norquay to Banff Hotels | 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Night Ski Bus Schedule
Valid: Fridays only between December 8-29 and Fridays and Saturdays between January 5 and March 10
| BUS 1: BANFF HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | |||
| Inns of Banff | 5 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Caribou Lodge | 5:02 p.m. | 6:02 p.m. | 7:02 p.m. |
| Delta Royal Canadian | 5:04 p.m. | 6:04 p.m. | 7:04 p.m. |
| High Country Inn | 5:07 p.m. | 6:07 p.m. | 7:07 p.m. |
| Ptarmigan Inn | 5:10 p.m. | 6:10 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. |
| Arrives at Norquay | 5:20 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 7:20 p.m. |
| BUS 2: BANFF HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | |||
| Banff Springs Hotel | 5 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Mt Royal Public Car Park | 5:05 p.m. | 6:05 p.m. | 7:05 p.m. |
| Banff Park Lodge | 5:10 p.m. | 6:10 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. |
| Arrives at Norquay | 5:20 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 7:20 p.m. |
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
More Information 1-403-762-4421
Reservations are not required.
Banff Sunshine
This shuttle service offers transportation between Banff hotels and Banff Sunshine.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
The Banff to Sunshine buses are free with a Sunshine season pass or a tri area lift ticket.
Available from November 8 - December 15, 2017.
| BUS 1: BANFF HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | ||||
| Rocky Mountain Resort | 8:15 a.m. | 9:20 a.m | 10:15 a.m. | 11:20 a.m. |
| Inns of Banff (opposite) | 8:20 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 11:25 a.m. |
| Banff Caribou Lodge | 8:23 a.m. | 9:28 a.m. | 10:23 a.m. | 11:28 a.m. |
| Delta Royal Canadian | 8:25 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 10:25 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| High Country Inn | 8:28 a.m. | 9:33 a.m. | 10:28 a.m. | 11:33 a.m. |
| Ptarmigan Inn | 8:30 a.m. | 9:35 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:35 a.m. |
| Brewster Bus Depot (Lynx Street) | 8:35 a.m. | 9:40 a.m. | 10:35 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. |
| BUS 2: BANFF HOTEL PICKUP LOCATIONS | ||||
| Fairmont Banff Springs | 8:20 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 11:25 a.m. |
| Mt Royal Public Parking Lot | 8:25 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 10:25 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| Banff Park Lodge | 8:30 a.m. | 9:35 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:35 a.m. |
| Brewster Bus Depot (Lynx Street) | 8:35 a.m. | 9:40 a.m. | 10:35 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. |
| RETURN SCHEDULE | |||||||
| From Sunshine to Banff | 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
More Information 1-877-542-2633
Reservations are not required.
**All schedules are subject to change.
Between Calgary and Banff National Park
Relax and enjoy the scenery even before you reach the park using several transit options.
BETWEEN CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND BANFF/CANMORE
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Ten daily departures from Banff and Calgary International Airport.
One-way prices:
- Adult (13+): $63.99
- Senior (65+): $57.59
- Child (2-12): $31.99
- Infants (0-2): free
Return prices:
- Adult (13+): $127.98
- Senior (65+): $115.18
- Child (2-12): $63.99
- Infants (0-2): free
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
BANFF AIRPORTER
Visitors can request a drop off or pickup at home addresses or hotels in Banff, or the Coast Canmore Hotel.
CALGARY (DOWNTOWN AND AIRPORT), KANANASKIS, CANMORE, BANFF, LAKE LOUISE, AND JASPER
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Ten daily departures from Calgary International Airport and Banff.
One-way from Calgary:
- Adult (16+): from $69
- Child (6-15): $35
- Infant (under 6): free
Return prices:
- Adult (16+): from $118
- Child (6-15): $60
- Infant (under 6): free
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Brewster Banff Airport Express
CALGARY, BANFF, CANMORE, AND LAKE LOUISE
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Four daily departures from Calgary and Banff (subject to change).
Prices vary.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Greyhound
Tickets purchased by phone must be paid with a Canadian credit card.
Between the Town of Banff and the village of Lake Louise
The free Parks Canada Shuttle makes it easy to move between Banff National Park’s two popular hubs, Banff and the village of Lake Louise. From each hub, you can continue to popular attractions within the park or stay to eat or shop.
BETWEEN BANFF TRAIN STATION AND SAMSON MALL IN THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE
The Parks Canada shuttle links with the shuttles connecting the village with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Summer shuttles are available. Check back for more details.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Parks Canada
Find shuttle schedules at: pc.gc.ca/banff-transit
Banff Visitor Centre: 403-762-1550
Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833
Around the Town of Banff
Roam Public Transit service allows you to get conveniently around Banff, Canmore, and Banff National Park destinations like Lake Minnewanka. You can use Roam Transit throughout your trip with single fares or multi-ride passes.
SIX BUS ROUTES WITH SERVICE THROUGH BANFF, CANMORE, AND AREA ATTRACTIONS
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Frequency varies by route number, please see the section below for specific times.
REGULAR FARES:
Unlimited day pass:
- Adults (19+): $5
- Senior (65+) or child/youth (6-18): $2.50
- Children (under 6): free
One-way prices:
- Adult (19+): $2
- Senior (65+) or child/youth (6-18): $1
- Children (under 6): free
REGIONAL FARES:
- Adult (19+): $6
- Senior (65+) or child/youth (6-18): $3
- Children under 6: free
Purchase fares or passes and redeem vouchers at the Roam Transit customer service center, participating partners, or on the bus with exact change.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Find schedules, fares, maps, a trip planner, and live bus tracker at parkandroam.ca
Get current arrival times for any Roam stop at nextbus.com, or download the Nextbus app for iOS or Android devices.
Unlimited day passes can be purchased on the bus, cash only.
Where to purchase Roam Transit passes and redeem change vouchers:
- Bow Valley Regional Transit Customer Service Centre
- Banff Town Hall
- Rundle Gift Shop
- Wild Rose
- Elk & Avenue Hotel
- Canmore Civic Centre
- Shoppers Drug Mart Canmore
- Rusticana Grocery
- The Market Bistro
- Trail Sports Inc.
- Fergies Bakery & Convenience
BANFF AVENUE TO SULPHUR MOUNTAIN / BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS: ROAM ROUTE #1
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Every 20 to 40 minutes daily.
See above for regular fares.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Runs from Banff Avenue up Sulphur Mountain to the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs, Rimrock Resort Hotel, and Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
TUNNEL MOUNTAIN TO BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL: ROAM ROUTE #2
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Every 40 minutes daily.
Free from campgrounds to town while campgrounds are open. Regular fares apply from town to campgrounds.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Runs from Tunnel Mountain Village 1 and Village 2 campgrounds to town centre and Banff Springs Hotel. Tunnel Mountain Village 2 operates year round.
REGIONAL SERVICE TO CANMORE: ROAM ROUTE #3
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Every 30 minutes from Monday to Friday.
Every 60 minutes on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
See above for regional fares.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Connects the towns of Banff and Canmore, from downtown to downtown.
CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: ROAM ROUTE #4
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Every 30 minutes from Friday to Sunday and holidays until October 28.
See above for regular fares.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Runs from the Banff Train Station to Cave and Basin National Historic Site, with stops at Luxton Museum and Banff Recreation Grounds.
CANMORE LOCAL SERVICE: ROAM ROUTE #5
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Every 33 to 60 minutes from Monday to Friday.
Every 37 minutes on Saturday.
Every 75 minutes on Sunday and holidays.
See above for regular fares.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Provides service throughout the Town of Canmore, including downtown, Three Sisters, and Cougar Creek.
MINNEWANKA ROAD: ROAM ROUTE #6*
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Every 30 minutes from Banff High School daily until September 11.
Free in 2017.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Roam Transit
Connects Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake campgrounds, Cascade Ponds and Lower Bankhead day use areas with Town of Banff, and links to all other Roam routes. The service is augmented by a Parks Canada shuttle to increase frequency.
Within Banff National Park for Sightseeing
Several private companies provide access to the key attractions and hidden gems throughout Banff National Park. Services may charge fares, sell passes, or offer rides only in conjunction with admission to an attraction.
BANFF GONDOLA SHUTTLE
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Check back for summer 2018 fares and frequency.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Brewster Travel Canada
MORE INFORMATION 1-866-606-6700
MULTIPLE KEY ATTRACTIONS IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Several service providers can take you to various attractions in the park. Please see below for operators and links to their websites to book ahead.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
Varies depending on operator and service.
SERVICE PROVIDER
Banff Chauffeur
Private transportation between Banff and Lake Louise.
Banff Scooter Company
Scooter rentals in Banff.
Discover Banff Tours
Sightseeing tours and shuttles.
Explore Rockies Tours
Sightseeing tours and shuttles.
Hop on Banff
Sightseeing tours between Banff and Lake Louise.
Panorama Mountain Transportation and Tours
Transportation from Banff to Panorama Mountain Resort (must be packaged with accommodation).
1-888-427-2829
Pedicabs
Pedicab transportation around Banff.
White Mountain Adventures Bike and Hike Shuttle
Shuttle service to popular hiking and biking trails.
LAKE LOUISE SIGHTSEEING GONDOLA
This complimentary bus service transfers guests between Chateau Lake Louise, Samson Mall, and the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Check back for summer 2018 fares and frequency.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Lake Louise Ski Resort
MORE INFORMATION 1-877-956-8473
MOUNT NORQUAY
This shuttle service offers transportation between downtown Banff (Banff Train Station, Banff Avenue at Elk Street, and Banff Park Lodge), the Juniper Hotel, and Mount Norquay. From Mount Norquay, guests can explore the Sightseeing Chairlift, Via Ferrata, and hiking adventures.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Check back for summer 2018 fares and frequency.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Mt Norquay
MORE INFORMATION 1-844-667-7829
Reservations are not required.
BANFF SUNSHINE
Gondola and Banff to Sunshine Shuttle
The Sunshine Village shuttle bus operates between Banff and Sunshine Village Resort. There are pickup points convenient to all Banff hotels. The shuttle offers return trips to Banff throughout the day.
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Check back for summer 2018 fares and frequency.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Sunshine Mountain Lodge
MORE INFORMATION 1-877-542-2633
Reservations are recommended.
**All schedules are subject to change.
Lake Louise Transit
Parks Canada Shuttles make it easy to branch out from the village of Lake Louise to explore either Upper Lake Louise or Moraine Lake.
THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE AND UPPER LAKE LOUISE
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Summer shuttles are available. Check back for more details.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Parks Canada
Shuttles depart the Lake Louise overflow parking lot located on Highway 1, 5.5 km east of the exit to Lake Louise. pc.gc.ca/banff-transit
Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833
THE VILLAGE OF LAKE LOUISE AND MORAINE LAKE
FARES AND FREQUENCY
- Summer shuttles are available. Check back for more details.
SERVICE PROVIDER/MORE INFORMATION
Parks Canada
Shuttles leave the Lake Louise overflow parking lot located on Highway 1, 5.5 km east of the exit to Lake Louise. pc.gc.ca/banff-transit
Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833