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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeCHO - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 11m
    $264–812

  2. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    3d 13h
    $681–3,361

  3. Drive 3,762.9 km

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Banffcar3,762.9 km
    42h 41m
    $732–1,058

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
    5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    4d
    $556–2,304

Charlottesville to Banff by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4dAverage Duration
Ticket$556Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Charlottesville (CHO) 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 Downtown Transit Station to Banff, AB via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d 13h.

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