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How to get fromOttawa to Banff National Parkby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Banff National Park by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YOW - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $209–924

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 9h
    $1,044–2,196

  3. Drive 3,449.8 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Banff National Parkcar car 3,449.8 km
    40h 35m
    $681–984

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YUL - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 12m
    $315–1,344

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus
    3d 11h
    $1,226–2,503

Ottawa to Banff National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,044Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,021.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Banff National Park, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Banff National Park. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, take the shuttle to Banff, AB, then walk to Banff National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Banff National Park via Toronto Union Station, Jasper, Jasper, AB, and Banff, AB in around 3d 9h.

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