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How to get fromBanff to North Poleby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Banff to North Pole by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    13h 45m
    $179–649
  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YLW - FAI
    20h 5m
    $176–640
  3. Drive 1,928.5 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to North Polecar car 1,928.5 mi
    38h 21m
    $442–638

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and North Pole, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to North Pole. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound, walk to 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound, then take the bus to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo. Alternatively, you can drive from Banff to North Pole in around 38h 21m.

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