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How to get fromBanff to Vancouverby shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Vancouver by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YYC - PDX
    6h 48m
    $247–756

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Banff to Vancouverbus bus Cal-Van
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2115
    22h 18m
    $125–244

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Banff to Vancouvertrain train Vancouver
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    46h 59m

  4. Drive 697.7 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Vancouvercar car 697.7 mi
    13h 35m
    $160–231

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    22h 26m
    $214–373

Banff to Vancouver by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Vancouver, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Banff to Broadway & 13th St via Vancouver, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 22h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Vancouver Station via Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, and Vancouver in around 46h 59m.

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