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How to get fromGrand Forks to Banffby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Forks to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane GFK - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 55m
    $228–797

  2. Drive to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, fly, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Winnipeg-Airport-YWGcar car
    2. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YWG - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    6h 31m
    $203–840

  3. Bus, train via Spokane

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus
    2d 16h
    $812–1,905

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher Stbus bus
    2d 17h

  5. Drive  1,577.2 km

    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Banffcar car 1,577.2 km
    17h 18m
    $320–462

  6. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane FAR - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 26m
    $395–1,007

Grand Forks to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,409.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Grand Forks to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary International Airport - YYC, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Banff via 5th St Transit Center Gate B, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Spokane, Spokane, Everett Station, Everett Bus Stop, and Vancouver in around 2d 16h.

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