What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Banff is to fly and bus which costs $250 - $950 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $250 - $950.

How far is it from Des Moines to Banff?

The distance between Des Moines and Banff is 2031 km. The road distance is 2419 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Banff?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Des Moines to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Banff?

Banff is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 11:33 PM in Des Moines and 10:33 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Banff is 2419 km. It takes approximately 26h 12m to drive from Des Moines to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 616+ hotels available in Banff.

Des Moines to Banff - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane DSM - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
7h 27m
$253–938
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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 - U of Lcar
5. Take the bus from Lethbridge - U of L to Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*bus
6. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus
35h 33m
Drive 2,419 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Banffcar 2,419 km
26h 12m
$470–679

Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

35Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Banff.

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Distance: 2,030.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 Des Moines to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Shelby Amtrak Station, Shelby Transit Center, Port of Sweet Grass, Lethbridge - U of L, Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*, and Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel in around 35h 33m.

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