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How to get fromBanff to Bella Coolaby shuttle, plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Bella Coola by shuttle, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)plane plane YYC - QBC
    6h 41m
    $377–1,919

  2. Drive 1,172.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banff to Bella Coolacar car 1,172.3 km
    17h 15m
    $232–335

  3. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)plane plane YLW - QBC
    11h 33m
    $752–1,466

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,027.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Bella Coola, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Bella Coola. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Bella Coola Airport (QBC), then take the taxi to Bella Coola. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Bella Coola in around 17h 15m.

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