There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Banff by bus, plane, shuttle, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYZ - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
9h 55m$253–954Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus
3d 3h$929–2,100Drive 3,457 km
- Drive from Buffalo to Banffcar 3,457 km
38h 33m$699–1,009Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane BUF - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
10h 28m$258–973Train, train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Buffalo to Niagara Fallstrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain
- Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YHM - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
11h 36m$271–1,138Bus, bus to Kitchener/Waterloo Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ridebus
- Fly from Kitchener/Waterloo Airport (YKF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YKF - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
11h 51m$272–1,362Train, train to London International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain
- Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXU - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
13h 44m$283–1,526Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper to Banffbus
3d 8h$972–1,970Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
- Take the train from Jasper to Banff Train Stationtrain
4d 18h
Buffalo to Banff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Banff is to fly and shuttle which costs $250 - $1,000 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Banff is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 9h 55m and costs $250 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Banff station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Banff Train Station via Toronto Union Station and Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 18h.
The distance between Buffalo and Banff is 2985 km. The road distance is 3457 km.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Banff without a car is to bus and train via Saint Paul which takes 3 days 3h and costs $900 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Buffalo to Banff, including transfers.
Buffalo to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
Banff is 2h behind Buffalo. It is currently 2:01 PM in Buffalo and 12:01 PM in Banff.
Buffalo to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Banff is 3457 km. It takes approximately 38h 33m to drive from Buffalo to Banff.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Banff Train Station via Toronto Union Station and Jasper in around 4d 18h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Kitchener/Waterloo Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from London International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–75
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–75
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Saver
- $30–85
- Flexible
- $60–90
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