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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Calgary International Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYC - FAI
    13h 8m
    $317–1,155

  2. Drive  1,928.5 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to North Polecar car 1,928.5 mi
    38h 19m
    $442–638

  3. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Banff - Brewster Sight Seeing Building-100 Gopher St to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YLW - FAI
    18h 53m
    $414–1,488

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,644.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

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 shuttle to Calgary International Airport - YYC, 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 19m.

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