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How to get fromBanff to Minneapolisby shuttle, plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to Minneapolis by shuttle, plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Shuttle, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YYC - MSP
    6h 51m
    $172–851

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgarybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    3. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    4. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    31h 55m

  3. Drive 1,259.5 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Minneapoliscar car 1,259.5 mi
    22h 12m
    $289–417

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Minneapolis. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Terminal 1 Station, then take the vehicle to U.S. Bank Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Washington Ave S & 5th Ave S via Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary, Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 31h 55m.

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