Reservations are now open until May 15, 2025. Information for summer 2025 reservations is now available on our reservations page.
Please be advised that Route 8X will have a fare increase on May 16th.
This year round daily service provides direct connection between Banff and Lake Louise.
Regional Banff to Lake Louise Service – General Route FAQs
This service runs year-round, our winter schedule is available above. Our Summer 2025 schedule will be available in Spring of 2025.
The route originates from the downtown Banff High School Transit Hub, with stops at Lake Louise Village and the Lake Louise Lakeshore.
You can view the current winter schedules above.
Lake Louise Express fares for 2025 between Banff and Lake Louise are $10 for Adult and $5 for Seniors/Youth & Children under 12 travel free. In the winter you can use the 8X service between Lake Louise Village and Lake Louise Lakeshore (or reverse) by paying your exact cash fare directly to the driver upon boarding. Single ride tickets are; Adult $2, Youth/Senior $1 and children 12 & under are free.
Reservations are available and recommended, especially during the busy summer months (May-Oct).