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How to get fromBanff to Denali National Park and Preserveby shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Denali National Park and Preserve by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly to Fairbanks, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYC - FAI
    3. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    15h 28m
    $408–1,030

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Fairbanks, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YLW - FAI
    3. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    20h 45m
    $386–964

  3. Drive 2,062.9 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Denali AK - Bus Depotcar car 2,062.9 mi
    40h 46m
    $473–682

  4. Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly to Healy Lake Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB)plane plane YYC - HKB
    21h 45m
    $406–1,410

  5. Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane YYC - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Village - Alaskabus bus
    17h 24m
    $533–2,302

  6. Shuttle, bus to Edmonton International Airport, fly to Fairbanks, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary YYC Airport to Edmonton Airport - YEGbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YEG - FAI
    4. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    19h 26m
    $448–1,150

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Denali National Park and Preserve.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,746.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Denali National Park and Preserve. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, take the taxi to Fairbanks, AK, take the bus to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska, then walk to Denali. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Denali AK - Bus Depot in around 40h 46m.

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