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How to get fromBismarck to Banffby plane, bus, train or car

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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, bus

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane BIS - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    7h 53m
    $195–668

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    2d 15h
    $647–3,401

  3. Drive 1,407 km

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Banffcar car 1,407 km
    16h 2m
    $277–400

  4. Bus, train via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    2d 21h
    $527–1,286

Bismarck to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$647Cheapest 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 5th St Transit Center Gate A, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 15h.

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