Getting around Banff

Banff National Park

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 national 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 favorite attractions!

Banff local routes

 Roam Route 1: Sulphur Mountain
 Roam Route 2: Tunnel Mountain
 Roam Route 3: Canmore/Banff Regional
 Roam Route 4: Cave and Basin
 Roam Route 6: Lake Minnewanka

Banff regional routes

 Roam Route 8x: Lake Louise/ Banff Express
 Roam Route 9: Johnston Canyon

 

For more information on tickets, fares and frequencies please visit Roam Public Transit

Parking in the town of Banff is limited. If traveling into the town of Banff, free visitor parking may be available at the Train Station Public Parking Lot. Visitors can access the free public lot, by taking the Norquay Road exit into town. Please be advised that space is limited, and lots fill by the mid-morning. Campground visitors are encouraged to leave vehicles, RVs, and trailers at their campsite and take public transit to explore the park.

Park and Ride

Visiting the national park just got more convenient!

Parks Canada is encouraging visitors to leave their vehicle at the Minnewanka Park and Ride and visit the Lake Minnewanka area car-free by taking Roam Public Transit.

Day trippers can access the Minnewanka Park and Ride directly off the Trans-Canada Highway and visit key locations in the Lake Minnewanka area without the added stress of finding parking. The route includes popular locations such as Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka. The Minnewanka Park and Ride also provides visitors access to Cascade Ponds, and further towards the heart of downtown Banff, via Roam Route 6.

Hours of operation

Friday, June 26 to Monday, September 7

 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. MST

Service every 35 minutes pending availability on Roam Route 6. Please visit Roam Public Transit for up to date schedules and information.

Route information

The Minnewanka Park and Ride operates from Friday, June 26, to Monday, September 7. Roam Route 6 will stop at Minnewanka Park and Ride, located on Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive, as part of the regular route operations.  

Attention travelers: Roam Route 6 travels eastbound to Lake Minnewanka, then loops back westbound to the town of Banff. There are two bus stops, one on each side of the road:

  • One stop for trips towards Lake Minnewanka (Lakebound)
  • One stop towards the town of Banff (Banff bound)

Please refer to the map below.

Fares

Departures from Minnewanka Park and Ride are free for all, but return trips are subject to a per person fare. Please consult Roam Public Transit for more information on fares, and additional Roam Public Transit routes.

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