Calgary Airport to Banff Hotels: Shared Shuttle Bus

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Duration1h 45m
GroupUp to 200
LanguagesEN
Mobile ticketAccepted

Getting to Banff Without Renting a Car—Six Departure Times Daily

You board at a marked pillar at Calgary Airport and ride in an air-conditioned shuttle with other passengers heading to Banff. The bus stops at Canmore on the way, drops you at your hotel along Banff Avenue, and includes one free luggage bag. Six scheduled times daily mean you can match your arrival to a departure slot instead of waiting for the next available ride.

1h 45m

Step-by-step itinerary

Shuttle from Calgary Airport to Banff

  • Arrive at Calgary Airport
  • Go to Pillar 15 near Exit Door 4
  • Check in at Ground Transportation booth
  • Board shared shuttle bus
  • Stop at Crowfoot LRT Station
  • Stop at Northwinds Hotel Canmore
  • Arrive at Banff Avenue hotels
  • Walk 2–3 minutes to final hotel if needed

The Experience

You're standing at Arrivals with luggage and no rental car booked. The shuttle from Calgary Airport to Banff hotels leaves six times a day—7:00am, 7:50am, 10:00am, 12:45pm, 4:10pm, 9:00pm—so you can pick the one that matches your flight, not the other way around. Head to Pillar 15 opposite Exit Door 4 on the Arrivals level, show up five minutes early, and you're on your way to the mountains without negotiating a taxi fare or sitting in a rental car line.

The shared shuttle stops first at Crowfoot LRT Station in Calgary, then swings through Canmore at the Northwinds Hotel before heading into Banff National Park. It's not the fastest route—the whole trip runs about 90 minutes—but you're in an air-conditioned vehicle the whole time, and one piece of luggage rides free. The driver drops you at hotels along Banff Avenue. If you're not sure which hotel is yours, just ask; if you miss your stop, the final drop is behind Mount Royal Hotel, and everything else is a two- or three-minute walk from there.

The shuttle is built around the idea that you don't want to think about transport once you land. You pick your departure time when you book, show up at the right pillar, and let someone else handle the drive while the Rockies get closer. It's not a private car, and it's not express, but it costs a fraction of either one and you're not alone in figuring out the route.

What’s included

Your journey includes hotel pickup at Calgary Airport, an air-conditioned vehicle for the full trip to Banff, one free luggage bag per passenger, and scheduled stops at Crowfoot LRT Station in Calgary and Northwinds Hotel in Canmore before drop-off at your Banff Avenue hotel.

Good to know
Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ABestX | Canada

Is this one for you?Book this if you're landing at Calgary without a rental car and want a straightforward, affordable ride to Banff—the fixed schedule and included luggage mean one less thing to arrange after your flight.

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Top questions

What time does the shuttle leave Calgary Airport?

Six departures daily: 7:00am, 7:50am, 10:00am, 12:45pm, 4:10pm, and 9:00pm. You choose the time when you book.

Where do I meet the driver at the airport?

Head to Pillar 15, opposite Exit Door 4 on the Arrivals level, at least five minutes before your departure time. You can also check in at the Ground Transportation Area booth.

Does the shuttle stop anywhere between Calgary and Banff?

Yes. It stops at Crowfoot LRT Station in Calgary and the Northwinds Hotel in Canmore before continuing to Banff.

How long does the trip take?

Around 90 minutes from Calgary Airport to Banff hotels, including the stop in Canmore.

Is luggage included?

One piece of luggage per passenger rides free. Additional bags may have a fee; check when you book.

Where does the shuttle drop me off in Banff?

At hotels along Banff Avenue. Confirm your hotel when you book. If you miss your stop, the final drop is behind Mount Royal Hotel, a two- to three-minute walk from most central hotels.

Can I bring a child in a stroller?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the ride.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are welcome on board.

Calgary Airport to Banff Hotels: Shared Shuttle Bus

1h 45m · EN

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