What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Ketchikan?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Ketchikan is to bus and car ferry which costs $240 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Ketchikan?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Ketchikan is to shuttle and fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $320 - $1,200.

How far is it from Banff to Ketchikan?

The distance between Banff and Ketchikan is 880 miles.

How do I travel from Banff to Ketchikan without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Ketchikan without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 2 days 6h and costs $240 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Ketchikan?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Banff to Ketchikan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is 2h behind Banff. It is currently 1:46 PM in Banff and 11:46 AM in Ketchikan.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 19+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

Banff to Ketchikan - 3 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Ketchikan by shuttle, plane, bus, or car ferry

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Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane YYC - KTN
10h 5m
$329–1,157
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff to Vancouverbus
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
3. Take the carferry from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikancarferry Bel
2d 6h
$244–718
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
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane YLW - KTN
15h 25m
$306–1,090

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

$282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.8 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Ketchikan. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary International Airport - YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Ketchikan (KTN), walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", walk to Tongass Hwy/ Airport Parking Lot, then take the bus to Front Street/ Eagle Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff to Front Street/ Eagle Park via Vancouver, Bellingham Bus Stop, Bellingham, WA, Ketchikan, and Tongass Ave/ US Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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How to get fromBanff to Ketchikanby shuttle, plane, bus, or car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Ketchikan by shuttle, plane, bus, or car ferry

Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly

Bus, car ferry

Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly