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

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There are 4 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 Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 53m
    $338–1,159

  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 to Vancouverbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 14h
    $1,475–3,120

  3. Drive 4,040.9 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Banffcar car 4,040.9 km
    2d
    $801–1,156

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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
    $1,240–3,400

Portland to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,474.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Banff, AB via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d 14h.

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