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There are 5 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Banff by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YQY - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $296–995

  2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YHZ - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 1m
    $238–823

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus
    4d 9h

  4. Drive  4,766.6 km

    1. Drive from Halifax to Banffcar car 4,766.6 km
    2d 8h
    $804–1,161

  5. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truro to Moncton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YQM - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    10h 28m
    $425–1,226

Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nova Scotia to Banff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,055.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nova Scotia to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 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 train from Halifax to Banff, AB via Montréal, Toronto Union Station, Jasper, and Jasper, AB in around 4d 9h.

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