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How to get fromPortland to Banffby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane PWM - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 47m
    $310–1,116

  2. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus
    3d 15h
    $2,325–3,846

  3. Drive  4,040.8 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Banffcar car 4,040.8 km
    2d
    $805–1,163

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Jasper to Banffbus bus
    3d 22h
    $1,104–2,161

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus
    4d

Portland to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,474.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Banff. However, you can fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary International Airport - YYC, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Banff via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett Bus Stop, and Vancouver in around 3d 15h.

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