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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Glacier is to bus and drive which costs $110 - $150 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Glacier is to bus and fly and drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $85 - $320.

How far is it from Banff to Glacier?

The distance between Banff and Glacier is 516 miles. The road distance is 508.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Banff to Glacier, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Glacier?

Glacier is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 1:11 PM in Banff and 12:11 PM in Glacier.

Can I drive from Banff to Glacier?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Glacier is 508 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Banff to Glacier.

Where can I stay near Glacier?

There are 273+ hotels available in Glacier.

Banff to Glacier - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Glacier by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Abbotsford International Airport, drive
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1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane YYC - YXX
3. Drive from Abbotsford-Airport-YXX to Glaciercar
4h 29m
$90–314
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Chilliwack, BCbus Calgary
2. Drive from Chilliwack, BC to Glaciercar
11h 12m
$117–148
Drive 505.3 mi
1. Drive from Banff to Glaciercar 505.3 mi
9h 24m
$116–167
Bus, fly to Vancouver International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane YYC - YVR
3. Take the bus from Lougheed Stn Bay 1 to McCallum P&Rbus
4. Drive from McCallum P&R to Glaciercar
6h 50m
$97–295

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Glacier.

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Distance: 513 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Glacier. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), then drive to Glacier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Glacier via Chilliwack, BC in around 11h 12m.

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