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

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  1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeBIS - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    7h 39m
    $192–652

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    2d 15h
    $422–1,085

  3. Drive 1,407 km

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Banffcar1,407 km
    15h 56m
    $281–406

  4. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeMOT - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    11h 18m
    $218–750

Bismarck to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Bismarck to Banff. However, you can fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Banff, AB via Minneapolis, 6th St S & Hennepin Ave S, Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 15h.

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