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How to get fromFairbanks to Banffby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Calgary International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane FAI - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    11h 47m
    $379–1,376

  2. Drive  3,124.4 km

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Banffcar car 3,124.4 km
    38h 34m
    $623–900

  3. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane FAI - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Sicamous-Shell Station-1229 Eagle Pass Waybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sicamous-Shell Station-1229 Eagle Pass Way to Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher Stbus bus
    17h 5m

Fairbanks (FAI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,609.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary International Airport - YYC, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairbanks to Banff in around 38h 34m.

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