How far is Salmon Arm from Banff?

Salmon Arm and Banff are 266 km (165 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salmon Arm to Banff?

Buses departing from 3MD Management Bus Stop in Salmon Arm will take you to Brewster Depot in Banff.

Bus Salmon Arm to Banff from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salmon Arm to Banff on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:10pm	Westgate Public Market, 2090 10 Ave SW #101	5h 20m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:50pm	Centenoka Park Mall, NW Parking lot	5h 20m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:49 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salmon Arm to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

266 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $113	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $87	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,555 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.6

According to customer reviews, the service provided by the bus company was safe and comfortable. Customers were particularly impressed with the dining room at the last stop, where they enjoyed hot soup and good service. Some delays were reported due to snowfall in B.C., but customers acknowledged that it was not the driver's fault and appreciated his efforts.

Rider Express Salmon Arm Banff recent customer reviews

Safe comfortable jjourney. Particularly impressed by Dining Room at last stop -hot soup and good service.

Janice B.

March 28, 2023

The delay was in causo of the snowfall in B.C. and not the fault of the driver. He did a good job!

Marco H.

December 22, 2022

It was really comfy and an enjoyable ride, the only reason it was late was due to a closed road so no ones fault. Will definitely use again

Ross M.

July 3, 2021

Ebus

4.5/514,599 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Salmon Arm and Banff?

Stops in Salmon Arm

A - 3MD Management Bus Stop

Stops in Banff

A - Brewster Depot

B - Mount Royal Hotel

C - Buffalo Mountain Lodge

D - Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff

E - Railway Ave

F - Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salmon Arm to Banff by bus

How far is Salmon Arm from Banff?
Salmon Arm and Banff are 266 km (165 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salmon Arm to Banff?
Buses departing from 3MD Management Bus Stop in Salmon Arm will take you to Brewster Depot in Banff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Salmon Arm to Banff was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salmon Arm to Banff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $101 for a bus ticket from Salmon Arm to Banff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Rider Express 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.