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There are 5 ways to get from Alaska to Banff by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeANC - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    8h 16m
    $662–2,618

  2. Fly from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeSIT - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    12h 50m
    $182–662

  3. Drive 3,311 km

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Banffcar3,311 km
    41h 7m
    $664–959

  4. Fly from Juneau International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juneau International Airport (JNU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeJNU - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 38m
    $192–662

  5. Fly from Fairbanks, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeFAI - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    12h 12m
    $234–814

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Alaska, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Alaska to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Airport South Terminal, walk to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can drive from Anchorage to Banff in around 41h 7m.

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