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How to get fromGrand Canyon to Banff National Parkby bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Canyon to Banff National Park by bus, plane, shuttle, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Flagstaff, fly, shuttle

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane FLG - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    11h 26m
    $368–1,122

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Canyon to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Green Riverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Green River to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus
    2d 5h
    $627–1,137

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus
    2d 20h
    $1,079–2,268

  4. Drive 2,258.3 km

    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Banff National Parkcar car 2,258.3 km
    25h 39m
    $443–640

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane PHX - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    10h 56m
    $596–1,451

  6. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane LAS - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    12h 43m
    $442–1,207

  7. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Canyon to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain train
    3d 18h

  8. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Pier 66 to Canada Placebus bus
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain train
    3d 20h

  9. Bus, train via Coal Harbour Spb Airport (CXH)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain train
    3d 21h

Grand Canyon to Banff National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,079Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,076.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon, AZ, USA and Banff National Park, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon to Banff National Park. However, you can take the bus to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, walk to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, take the shuttle to Banff, AB, then walk to Banff National Park. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Williams, take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, take the bus to Green River, take the bus to Seattle Bus Station, take the bus to Vancouver, take the bus to Banff, then walk to Banff National Park.

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