After you arrive at the Calgary airport, you will need to get to Banff!
Here are your options:
Drive to Banff by Vehicle or Bus
Driving to Banff from Calgary takes about 1.5 hours on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). It is approximately 150 kilometers or 93 miles, with scenic mountain views. Follow exit signs into Banff.
➡︎ By car: Calgary airport offers all major car rental services.
➡︎ Other Transportation note: travel time may increase on transportation other than a car – Easy Ways to Get from Calgary to Banff without a Car:
AM PM Limousines: Travel in style with a luxury car or party bus to Banff with AM PM Limousines. Rates vary depending on the number of passengers and the vehicle you select from their fleet of world-class vehicles.
Airport Shuttle Express: Take the Airport Shuttle Express with daily service from YYC Calgary International Airport to any hotel or residence in Banff or charter a private van, sedan, or minibus and make your own schedule. Tours of Banff & Lake Louise are also available.
Brewster Express: Brewster Express provides direct shuttle services from Downtown Calgary or the YYC Calgary International Airport to Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, and Jasper. You can save 15% when you book a round trip.
Banff Airporter: The Banff Airporter offers a flexible schedule of service between Calgary and Banff, departing from Calgary International Airport.
On-It Transit: On-It Transit Buses run a direct route from downtown Calgary to Banff and fare starts at $10 each way, so you can create a schedule that suits your individual plans. The shuttle runs during weekends and holidays from May to September. Tickets go on sale three weeks in advance of your departure and it is recommended to book your trip early.
Vivo Green: Vivo Green has multiple shuttles leaving daily from the YYC Calgary International Airport and Crowfoot LRT Station. Local tip – you only pay $12.99 if you depart at 6:00 am or 7:00 am during the summer season.
Carpooling: Sharing a ride with friends and family from Calgary to Banff is a great way to save money. You can also check Carpool World to find other travellers and locals looking to carpool from Calgary to Banff. Stay safe when using online car pool services like Carpool World.
National (Canada) Park Entry Fee Passes Needed for Vehicles
A park pass is required to stop in Banff National Park and must be printed and displayed on the dash of your vehicle. You can buy day passes at the entry gate, the information center in Banff (224 Banff Avenue), or online. https://www.banfflakelouise.com/park-pass-purchase
Fees are based on the number of adults travelling (17 and under are free). Daily passes per adult are $11.00, group passes up to 7 people in a vehicle are $22.00 with senior rates reduced at $9.50. https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees
No fee is needed if you arrive by bus, bike, or on foot (walking distance from Calgary airport is 31 hours).