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There are 10 ways to get from United States to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SEA - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $269–1,574

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane LAX - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 22m
    $226–2,088

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station 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
    $2,283–3,895

  4. Drive  3,953.2 km

    1. Drive from New York City to Banffcar car 3,953.2 km
    41h 57m
    $788–1,138

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YVR - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    $256–758

  6. Fly from Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane PHX - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $608–1,773

  7. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXX - YYC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 57m
    $268–939

  8. Fly from San Diego International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SAN - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 29m
    $1,559–2,377

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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 18h

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jasper to Banffbus bus
    3d 18h
    $1,064–2,074

United States to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 884.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between United States and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from United States to Banff. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, 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 Harrison St/Hudson St to Banff via 8 Av/W 41 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett Bus Stop, and Vancouver in around 3d 11h.

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