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How to get fromBanff to Alaskaby bus, plane or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Anchorage International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane YYC - ANC
    7h 30m
    $265–1,045

  2. Bus, fly to Juneau International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane YYC - JNU
    10h 2m
    $135–485

  3. Drive 2,057.4 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Anchoragecar car 2,057.4 mi
    41h 19m
    $471–681

  4. Bus, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYC - FAI
    11h 17m
    $165–595

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Alaska. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to Anchorage in around 41h 19m.

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