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How to get fromBrainerd to Banffby plane, bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brainerd to Banff by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeBRD - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    9h 17m
    $194–688

  2. Taxi, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    4. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopcar
    5. Take the bus from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Calgary - Airport YYCbus
    6. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    27h 24m
    $317–643

  3. Drive 1,877.6 km

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Banffcar1,877.6 km
    21h 13m
    $376–542

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Staples Amtrak Station, take the train to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Transit Center, take the bus to Port of Sweet Grass, drive to Lethbridge - University Transit Loop, take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre.

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