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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Banffby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Banff by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MSP - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 7m
    $281–1,176

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus bus
    3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge - U of Lcar car
    4. Take the bus from Lethbridge - U of L to Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus bus
    31h 12m

  3. Drive 2,035.2 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Banffcar car 2,035.2 km
    22h 24m
    $402–581

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Banff. However, you can take the line 9 bus to 46th St Station & Gate H, walk to 46th St Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Shelby Amtrak Station, Shelby Transit Center, Port of Sweet Grass, Lethbridge - U of L, Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*, and Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel in around 31h 12m.

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