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How to get fromArcata to Banffby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcata to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane ACV - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    10h 3m
    $181–662

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hubbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    33h 10m
    $367–674

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Arcata to Hwy 3 Mini Martcar car
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    6. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus
    2d 3h
    $522–1,048

  4. Drive 1,727.8 km

    1. Drive from Arcata to Banffcar car 1,727.8 km
    21h 43m
    $343–495

Arcata to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Arcata to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata Transit Center to Banff, AB via Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Portland, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 33h 10m.

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