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How to get fromRapid City to Banffby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rapid City to Banff by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rapid City, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane RAP - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 10m
    $200–741

  2. Drive 1,487.1 km

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Banffcar car 1,487.1 km
    15h 57m
    $295–427

  3. Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus bus
    2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane GCC - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    11h 1m
    $259–820

Rapid City (RAP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,288.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Rapid City to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, walk to Rapid City (RAP) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can drive from Rapid City to Banff in around 15h 57m.

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