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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boulder to Banff by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane DEN - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    8h 3m
    $287–1,367

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d
    $519–1,594

  3. Bus, train via Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus bus
    4. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 6h

  4. Drive 1,851.1 km

    1. Drive from Boulder to Banffcar car 1,851.1 km
    18h 51m
    $358–517

  5. Bus, train via Jasper

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    6. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 12h
    $554–1,704

Boulder to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Boulder to Banff. However, you can take the bus to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, walk to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, take the bus to Denver Airport Station Gate 6, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, 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 Broadway & 20th St to Banff, AB via Union Station, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d.

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