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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Banff is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 26h 12m.

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 55m and costs $280 - $1,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Banff?

The distance between Des Moines and Banff is 2031 km. The road distance is 2419.1 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 12h and costs $500 - $2,700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 7:31 PM in Des Moines and 6:31 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 536+ hotels available in Banff.

Des Moines to Banff - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 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 55m
$284–1,088
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
2d 12h
$518–2,704
Drive 2,419.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Banffcar 2,419.1 km
26h 12m
$475–686
Bus, train via Spokane
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
2d 12h
$508–1,089
Bus, train via Jasper
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
3d
$553–2,814

Des Moines to Banff by bus and train

7Weekly Services

2d 12hAverage Duration

$518Cheapest 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 55m

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 via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 12h.

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