What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Sandpoint?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Sandpoint is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Sandpoint?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Sandpoint is to bus and fly and drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $140 - $650.

How far is it from Banff to Sandpoint?

The distance between Banff and Sandpoint is 339 miles. The road distance is 287.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Sandpoint?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Banff to Sandpoint, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Sandpoint?

Sandpoint is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 12:38 AM in Banff and 11:38 PM in Sandpoint.

Can I drive from Banff to Sandpoint?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Sandpoint is 288 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Banff to Sandpoint.

Where can I stay near Sandpoint?

There are 485+ hotels available in Sandpoint.

Banff to Sandpoint - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Sandpoint by bus, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly, drive
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
3. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Sandpointcar
5h 48m
$140–633
Drive 285.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Sandpointcar 285.8 mi
6h 13m
$66–95
Bus, drive via Claresholm
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvdbus
4. Drive from Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd to Sandpointcar
11h 49m
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn to Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotelbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvdbus
3. Drive from Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd to Sandpointcar
13h 56m
$130–168

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

24Weekly Planes

59 minAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Sandpoint.

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Distance: 337.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Sandpoint. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), then drive to Sandpoint. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff to Sandpoint via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, Claresholm, AB, and Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd in around 11h 49m.

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