- Getting to Banff
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- By Airplane
- If you are in Vancouver or Vancouver Island, you may want to go by plane as there are often good deals. Westjet and Air Canada are the airlines to look at.
- From Calgary
- By Car There are two routes. The easiest and most direct route is via 16th ave North which is also the Trans Canada Highway (hwy#1). It's about a one hour trip from the edge of town to the park gates.
Recommended - A slower, scenic alternate route starts by going west on Crowchild trail. It takes you through Cochrane, an Indian reserve and Exshaw. It adds 30 minutes to the trip.
By bus - from downtown Greyhound is the way to go. From the Calgary Airport The Banff Airporter is the best value and Brewster Transportation runs a different schedule
- From Edmonton
- By Car - Take Highway #2 south until the Olds turnoff. Go through Olds and turn left on Highway 22. This will take you to highway 1A and Highway 1 where you will turn right. Going through Calgary will add nearly an hour to the trip.
By Bus - Take the Greyhound. You will have to transfer in Calgary.
From British Colombia By Car - There are many routes to take but you must make it to Highway #1 east. Take your time as no matter which route you take, you will find fantastic scenery.
By Bus - Take the Greyhound.
- By Rail - Enjoy a full service rail tour from The Rockymountaineer
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Jasper
- By Car - The most beautiful drive you will do. Highway 93 south, turn left on highway 1
By Bus - Brewster Transportation is the only way to go.
From far - You will want to fly to the Calgary Airport (YYC)
- Car Rentals
- Avis Cascade Plaza, Wolf st. Phone: 403-762-3222 - make a reservation
Hertz Banff Springs Hotel Phone: 403-762-2027 - make a reservation
Budget Rent a Car 202 Bear st. Phone: 403-762-4565 - make a reservation
National Car Rentals Lynx st & Caribou st. Phone: 403-762-2688 - make a reservation
- Getting around Town
- The downtown is very small. There are scores of shops, bars and restaurants in a small area. Once you get there, walking is by far the best. Parking can be difficult but there is a free parkade on Bear st. near Nester's Market.
- Taxis
- If you are leaving downtown and don't want to walk, taxis are the way to go. Call Taxi Taxi at (403)762-3111. It's always best to call a taxi rather than hunt for one. The average fare is $10+tip. Visit their web site.
- Town Buses
- There are 3 routes. Click here for more info.
