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

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  1. Bus, fly

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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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YYC - MSP
    6h 23m
    $196–897

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff to 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
    29h 40m

  3. Drive 1,259.6 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Minneapoliscar car 1,259.6 mi
    22h 16m
    $289–417

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus 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 to 7th St S & 5th Ave S via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 29h 40m.

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