Bus Tickets from Banff to Lake Louise

Next departures

Next departures for Banff to Lake Louise on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel
Lake Louise (Lakeshore)Cheapest
Rider Express
Brewster Depot
200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake LouiseFastest
Rider Express
Brewster Depot
200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake LouiseNo tags
FlixBus
Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel
Lake Louise (Lakeshore)No tags
Sun Dog Tours
Banff Townsite
Lake Louise, ABNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Banff to Lake Louise.

Bus
Average Price$10 - $299Average Duration1h 15m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$29 - $64Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$10 - $13Average Duration45m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Banff to Lake Louise

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lake Louise. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
45mAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Banff to Lake Louise: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration1h 15m
Number of daily buses78
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance29 miles (46 km)
Latest bus departure5:15pm

Banff to Lake Louise Bus

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

Best price found
09/26
$6
09/27
$6
Today
$7
09/29
$6
09/30
$6
10/01
$6
10/02
$5
10/03
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Banff to Lake Louise was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $268 for a bus ticket from Banff to Lake Louise based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-10-02.

Usually Sundog Tours 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Banff and Lake Louise!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Banff to Lake Louise, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Banff to Lake Louise will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Banff to Lake Louise while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Lake Louise to Banff

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