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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Banffby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Calgary International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane IAH - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    6h 3m
    $432–1,065

  2. Bus, train via New Orleans

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 19h
    $1,578–3,316

  3. Drive 3,475.8 km

    1. Drive from Houston-Airport-IAH to Banffcar car 3,475.8 km
    36h 6m
    $686–991

  4. Fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane IAH - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Airport - YEG to Calgary YYC Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    10h 6m
    $515–1,141

  5. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane IAH - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary, AB to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    16h 17m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 20h
    $1,629–3,405

Houston Airport (IAH) to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,947.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Houston Airport (IAH) to Banff. However, you can fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Banff, AB via Pierce St @ Travis St, Downtown Houston, New Orleans Bus Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d 19h.

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