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How to get fromBanff National Park to Vailby shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Banff National Park to Vail by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane YYC - EGE
    3. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    10h 18m
    $130–474

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vailbus bus
    44h 22m
    $285–567

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Banff to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vailbus bus
    2d 23h

  4. Drive 1,187.6 mi

    1. Drive from Banff National Park to Vailcar car 1,187.6 mi
    22h
    $272–393

  5. Shuttle, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane YYC - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 39m
    $341–1,090

  6. Shuttle, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane YYC - ASE
    3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 53m
    $140–490

  7. Shuttle, fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane YYC - GUC
    3. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Vailcar car
    12h 11m
    $151–510

  8. Shuttle, fly to Yampa Valley Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane YYC - HDN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Steamboat Springs, CO to Silverthorne, COshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Frisco Transit Center to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 36m
    $224–590

  9. Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vailbus bus
    46h 5m
    $328–562

Banff National Park to Vail by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Banff National Park, AB, Canada and Vail, CO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Banff National Park to Vail via Banff, Vancouver, and Seattle Bus Station in around 44h 22m.

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