What is the cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Banff is to drive which costs $650 - $950 and takes 41h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Anchorage to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 48m and costs $290 - $3,700.

How far is it from Anchorage to Banff?

The distance between Anchorage and Banff is 2594 km. The road distance is 3311 km.

How long does it take to get from Anchorage to Banff?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Anchorage to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Banff?

Banff is 2h ahead of Anchorage. It is currently 2:41 PM in Anchorage and 4:41 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Anchorage to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Banff is 3311 km. It takes approximately 41h 22m to drive from Anchorage to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Banff.

Anchorage to Banff - 2 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Anchorage to Banff by plane, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane ANC - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
7h 48m
$298–3,673
Drive 3,311 km
1. Drive from Anchorage to Banffcar 3,311 km
41h 22m
$649–937

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

19Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

$494Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Anchorage to Banff.

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Distance: 2,593.6 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Anchorage to Banff. However, you can take the line 65 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 shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can drive from Anchorage to Banff in around 41h 22m.

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