What is the distance between Red Deer and Banff?

The distance separating Red Deer and Banff is 107 miles (173 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Red Deer to Banff?

If you're headed to Banff from Red Deer, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Mount Royal Hotel. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Red Deer to Banff from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Red Deer to Banff on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Flying J	7h 20m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Flying J	4h 10m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Flying J	5h 50m	4:00pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Flying J	7h 20m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Flying J	4h 10m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Red Deer to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

107 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $73	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$49 - $57	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $24	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,521 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,283 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Red Arrow

4.5/54,616 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Ebus

4.5/514,584 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

CA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Red Deer and Banff?

Stops in Red Deer

A - Greyhound Station

B - Quality Inn

C - Sorenson Transit Station

Stops in Banff

A - Mount Royal Hotel

B - Brewster Depot

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 traveling from Red Deer to Banff by bus

What is the distance between Red Deer and Banff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Red Deer to Banff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$44

11/10

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11/12

$48

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The cheapest trip from Red Deer to Banff was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $48 for a bus ticket from Red Deer to Banff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-12.