Use Roam Transit route pages for today's schedule. For visitor planning: Route 1 is the gondola/hot springs spine, Route 3 is Canmore-Banff, Route 6 is Lake Minnewanka seasonally, and Route 4 covers Cave and Basin.
The route decisions
Downtown Banff to Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs.
Regional bus between Canmore and Banff. Important for Legacy Trail riders returning with bikes.
Seasonal lake route from downtown Banff to Minnewanka corridor stops.
Use official Roam pages on the day. Do not rely on copied schedule text.
When transit is better than driving
- Gondola or hot springs days where parking near Sulphur Mountain is stressful.
- Legacy Trail one-way rides where you need to return between Banff and Canmore.
- Downtown dinner plans where you do not want to move the car again.
- Lake Minnewanka summer days when the scenic drive and parking can be busy.
Bike capacity is a real constraint
For bikes on buses, treat capacity as limited and first-come. If the bus bike rack is full, your real plan may become "wait for the next bus" or "ride back." That is why a good Legacy Trail guide must explain the return plan before the ride starts.
Official sources and live links
Hours, prices, transit schedules, parking rules, closures, and ticket availability can change. Use these links as the current source of truth.