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How to get fromBanff to Fairbanksby shuttle, plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYC - FAI
    12h 54m
    $225–853

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    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
    18h 11m
    $213–737

  3. Drive 1,941.6 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Fairbankscar car 1,941.6 mi
    38h 33m
    $445–642

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,626 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Fairbanks. 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, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Fairbanks in around 38h 33m.

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