Getting around the Banff area
Roam Public Transit services the Town of Banff, popular Banff Attractions and is the Bow Valley’s public transit service. Everyone visiting Banff National Park must plan ahead. Roam Public Transit can help you reach your destinations in the Park safely and efficiently.
With buses that help you roam around the Town of Banff in an environmentally friendly way, leave your vehicle where it is and take Roam Public Transit to your favourite attractions!
Health and safety measures
Transit will be different than in years past. Now, more than ever it is important to plan ahead and learn how to be a responsible visitor to keep yourself and others safe within Banff National Park.
Our highest priority is the safety of visitors, residents and staff. In an effort to provide the safest and best transit experience possible, the following measures are in place for all transit and shuttle offers:
- Mask are mandatory for all passengers and drivers while using any public transit or shuttle service in Banff National Park, as well as at all loading and unloading areas.
- Practice physical distancing at all loading and unloading areas.
- All vehicles have increased cleaning frequency throughout each day in accordance with guidance from Provincial Health authorities.
Click here to learn more about Roam Public Transit routes, fares, scheduling and health and safety measures.
Banff local routes
Roam Route 1: Sulphur Mountain
When: Year round
Where: Service between the Banff Avenue hotels, Sulphur Mountain, the Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Gondola.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 2 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 1 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 1 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency: May 20 – September 18, 2022
Daily service begins at 6:00AM and runs through to 11:30PM with buses every 20mins during peak travel times.
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Roam Route 2: Tunnel Mountain
When: Year round
Where: Service between Tunnel Mountain campgrounds, downtown Banff, Bow Falls and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 2 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 1 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 1 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Registered campers enjoy free departure from the campgrounds – including one transfer to complete departing trip onto Routes 1, 4, 6 - fares apply for all other rides.
Service Frequency: May 20 – October 2, 2022
Daily service begins at 6:00AM and runs through to 11:30PM with buses every 20mins during peak travel times.
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Roam Route 4: Cave and Basin
When: Daily between May 20 and October 2
Where: Service along Banff Avenue to the Banff Park Museum and the Cave and Basin national historic sites.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 2 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 1 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 1 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency: May 20 – September 18, 2022
Service begins at 9:00AM and runs through to 6:30PM with buses every 35 minutes.
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Roam Route 6: Lake Minnewanka
When: Daily between May 20 and October 2, 2022
Where: Service between the town of Banff and Lake Minnewanka reservoir, Johnson Lake, as well as campgrounds and day-use areas on Lake Minnewanka Road.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 2 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 1 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 1 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Registered campers enjoy free departure from the campgrounds – including one transfer to complete departing trip onto Routes 1, 2, 4 - fares apply for all other rides.
Service Frequency: May 21 – October 2, 2022
Service begins at 8:00AM and runs through to 6:30PM with buses every 35 minutes.
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Banff regional routes
Roam Route 8X: Lake Louise Express
When: Daily between May 20 – September 18, 2022
Where: Service from the town of Banff to Lake Louise Lakeshore along the Trans-Canada Highway, with a stop at Lake Louise Village.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 10 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 5 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 5 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency: 16 departures daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
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Roam Route 8S: Lake Louise Scenic
When: Daily between May 20 – September 18
Where: Service from the town of Banff, along the Bow Valley Parkway ending at the Lake Louise Lakeshore. Other stops include Johnston Canyon and Protection Mountain Campground.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 10 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 5 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 5 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency:3 departures daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Roam Route 9: Johnston Canyon
When: Daily between May 20 – October 10, 2022
Where: Service from the town of Banff to Johnston Canyon.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 5 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 2.50 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 2.50 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency:7 departures daily from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
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Roam Route 10: Moraine Lake Express
When: Daily between September 19 – October 10, 2022
Where: Service from the town of Banff to Moraine Lake along the Trans-Canada Highway.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 10 |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 5 |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 5 |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency:7 departures daily from 6:30 am to 4 pm
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Calgary - Banff regional transit
Calgary - Banff
When: Weekend and holiday service: May 20 – September 18, 2022
Where: Service between Somerset-Bridlewood LRT, downtown Calgary, Crowfoot LRT station and Banff. Additional stop in Canmore.
| Fares | |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64 years) | $ 10 one way |
| Senior (65+ years) | $ 10 one way |
| Youth (13 – 17 years) | $ 10 one way |
| Child (0 – 12 years) | Free |
Service Frequency:
Spring Service May 21 – June 6
- 1 departure Friday evening
- 5 departures on Saturdays
- 5 departures on Sundays and holiday Mondays
Summer Service June 11 – September 19
- 1 departure Friday evening
- 7 departures on Saturdays
- 6 departures on Sundays and holiday Mondays
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