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How to get fromBanff to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby shuttle, plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by shuttle, plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Shuttle, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YYC - MSP
    6h 55m
    $205–805

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    3. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    4. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    29h 39m

  3. Drive 1,263.4 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,263.4 mi
    22h 22m
    $290–418

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Banff to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,139.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Terminal 1 Station, take the vehicle to 46th St Station, walk to 46th St Station & Gate H, then take the line 9 bus to 42nd Ave S & 34th St E. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff to Marshall & Otis Station via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 29h 39m.

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