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There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Madison by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeYYC - MSN
    10h 4m
    $185–745

  2. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BCbus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everettbus
    3. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
    2d 11h
    $347–818

  3. Drive 1,528.2 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Madisoncar1,528.2 mi
    26h 30m
    $350–506

  4. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeYYC - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    11h 23m
    $244–973

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYYC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    10h 46m
    $218–888

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BCbus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    2d 14h
    $330–923

Banff to Madison by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Madison. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN), walk to Airport at Terminal Door 6, then take the bus to E Gorham at N Blair. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Madison via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Everett, Everett, WA, Spokane, WA, Spokane, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 2d 11h.

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