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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

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYC - FAI
    11h 30m
    $315–1,153

  2. Drive  1,941.6 mi

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

  3. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher St to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YLW - FAI
    17h 15m
    $412–1,486

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,626.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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 International Airport - YYC, 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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