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How to get fromNova Scotia to Banffby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 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 Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $626–2,795

  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 Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $268–873

  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 10h
    $1,376–2,900

  4. Drive 4,768 km

    1. Drive from Halifax to Banffcar car 4,768 km
    2d 8h
    $945–1,364

Nova Scotia to Banff by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,376Cheapest Price
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  • 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 Airport, 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 10h.

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