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There are 5 ways to get from Banff to McBride by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Lake Louise

    best
    1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus bus 8X
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise Village South to Jasper, ABbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain train
    8h 42m
    $155–404

  2. Drive 451.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banff to McBridecar car 451.3 km
    5h 49m
    $90–130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Banff Train Station to Jaspertrain train Jasper
    2. Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain train VIA Rail
    41h 59m

  4. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Prince George Airport (YXS)plane plane YYC - YXS
    3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Stationbus bus
    7h 41m
    $397–1,009

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canmore - Coast Canmore Hotel to Jasperbus bus Brewster
    2. Take the train from Jasper to McBridetrain train VIA Rail
    11h 52m
    $191–438

Banff to McBride by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Banff Train Station to McBride via Jasper in around 41h 59m.

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