Last updated 24 June 2008

How to Get to Banff, Alberta, Canada


Airport Shuttle ServiceCar Rental & Driving Directions


 

Airport Shuttle Service:

Rocky Mountain Sky Shuttle provides economical shuttle service between Calgary International Airport, the closest international airport, and Banff, for approximately CAD$86 (US$72) round-trip.  You can book your round-trip shuttle service online at

http://banff.rezrez.com/gettinghere/airportshuttles/index.htm

or by telephoning

Central Reservations Toll-Free from North America
+1 888 767-4822 or outside North America +1 604 990-6638


Car Rental & Driving Instructions:

Arrangements can be made for a car rental at the Calgary International Airport and in the city of Calgary.  For a complete listing of car rental companies in the Calgary area, please go to

http://www.vec.ca/English/11/car-rentals-calgary.cfm


Driving Directions:

From Calgary International Airport (about 1 hour 45 minutes)

  • Take Barlow Trail South to 16th Avenue    
  • Go west (right) onto 16th Avenue   
  • 16th Avenue becomes Trans-Canada Highway (Route #1), which takes you right to Banff.   
  • You must stop at the National Park Gates to obtain your Park Pass.   
  • 15 minutes past the park gates exit at the Banff/Lake Minnewanka exit. 
  • At the stop sign turn left on Banff Avenue.   
  • Follow Banff Avenue to the end and over a bridge.   
  • Turn left off the bridge and stay in the left lane onto Spray Avenue.   
  • This street will take you directly to the front doors of the hotel.