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Local Transportation
Banff is 130 km west of Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the Trans-Canada Highway, about 90 minutes to two hours by road. There is no train service.
Airport to Banff Centre
| Option | Notes | Indicative fare, one way |
|---|---|---|
| Banff Airporter | Door-to-door shuttle from YYC to Banff Centre, several departures a day; a conference discount code will be announced. banffairporter.com | about CAD 85 |
| Brewster Express | Coach from YYC to Banff hotels | about CAD 90 |
| FlixBus | Coach from Calgary to downtown Banff; taxi or local bus to Banff Centre | from CAD 20 |
| Rental car | All major companies at YYC. A Parks Canada pass is required to stop in Banff National Park and is sold at the park gate. Self-parking at Banff Centre is free for conference guests. | varies |
| Conference coaches | Group transfers on Tuesday 1 June (to Banff) and Friday 4 June (to YYC) are being considered and will be announced with registration. | to be announced |
Around Banff
Roam Transit local buses stop at Banff Centre and connect it with downtown Banff, the Banff Gondola and the Upper Hot Springs; see roamtransit.com for routes and fares. Taxis are available in town. Downtown is a 20-minute walk downhill from the campus.
Time zone
Banff is on Mountain Daylight Time (UTC−6) in June.