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

The cheapest way to get from Boise to Banff is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boise to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 10m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Boise and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Banff. However, there are services departing from S St 9th & W Myrtle St NWC and arriving at Banff, AB via Boise, ID - Airport, Spokane Airport Bus Stop, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.

How far is it from Boise to Banff?

The distance between Boise and Banff is 998 km. The road distance is 1121.2 km.

How do I travel from Boise to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Boise to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 28m and costs $350 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Boise to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boise to Banff bus from?

Boise to Banff bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Boise, ID - Airport station.

Where does the Boise to Banff bus arrive?

Boise to Banff bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane International Airport station.

Can I drive from Boise to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Banff is 1121 km. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Boise to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Banff.

Boise to Banff - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane BOI - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
8h 10m
$226–971
Drive 1,121.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Boise to Banffcar 1,121.2 km
15h 2m
$221–319
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
2. Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
35h 28m
$351–791
Bus, train via Coal Harbour Spb Airport (CXH)
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
2. Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain
2d 13h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokane International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Seattle Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
35h 35m
$446–666
Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
2. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
5. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus
36h 33m
$341–666

Boise to Banff by bus and train

11Weekly Services

35h 28mAverage Duration

$351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 998.3 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from S St 9th & W Myrtle St NWC to Banff, AB via Boise Airport, Boise, ID - Airport, Spokane International Airport, Spokane Airport Bus Stop, Seattle Greyhound, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 35h 35m.

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