Lake Louise Express – Roam Transit

Please note that from February 20th, 2023 two seasonal stops will be added to Route 8X in the vicinity of the Banff Train Station. The existing Elk Street Banff Train Station stop will be a drop off only stop (Banff High School bound). An additional Banff Train Station stop will be added across from it (Lake Louise bound). This stop will be a pick up and drop off stop. Please note the added stops are seasonal (Fall/Winter/Spring). This change will not affect the current schedule for all other stops.


Lake Louise-Banff Regional Service

The Regional Service between Banff and Lake Louise provides a quick, convenient, and environmentally conscious way to travel. Leave your vehicle where it is, and enjoy the scenery as you travel between these two world class destinations. 

  • Currently, buses run seven times a day on our Fall/Winter/Spring 2022/23 schedule.
  • Trip travel time between the two destinations is roughly 48 minutes and stops are conveniently located in downtown Banff, and lower and upper Lake Louise.
  • Buses on this Route provide complimentary WiFi for passengers.

Transfer Policy - Bike Policy - Pet Policy - Smart Card Policy - Regional Travel Zones


Customer Convenience
Roam services to Lake Louise feature complimentary WiFi and the space for 3 bicycles on every bus.
Roam fares are paid on the bus and fare boxes accept Canadian and American currency. Please be aware that fare boxes do no provide change - exact fare is required. You may also buy tickets from Token Transit and from ticket vending machines in Lake Louise and in Banff.

Refer to our schedules & routes page for stop locations and departures times.

All Roam routes and buses are equipped with real-time tracking information to let you know when your next bus will be arriving. Many Roam bus stops features digital signage displaying arrival times; if you use a Roam stop without an LED sign, you can use your mobile device to check the real time location of all Roam buses on our Live Bus Locations page. All buses are equipped with the same electronic fare collection system (smart cards) as the Roam local service in Banff.


Regional Fare Product Sales Locations:
Lake Louise Locations:
  • Experience Louise - Samson Mall, Lake Louise
Banff Locations: