What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Banff is to fly and bus which costs $300 - $950 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $400 - $1,100.

How far is it from Detroit to Banff?

The distance between Detroit and Banff is 2699 km. The road distance is 3136.5 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $650 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Banff?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Detroit to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Banff?

Banff is 2h behind Detroit. It is currently 1:56 AM in Detroit and 11:56 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Detroit to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Banff is 3136 km. It takes approximately 33h 15m to drive from Detroit to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 442+ hotels available in Banff.

Detroit to Banff - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit 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 from Windsor Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YQG - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
8h 31m
$407–1,067
Train to London International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windsor to London
2. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YXU - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
10h 19m
$260–981
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokane
4. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Station
5. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouver
6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 21h
$656–1,079
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jasper
3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
3d 9h
$446–821
Drive 3,136.5 km
1. Drive from Detroit to Banff3,136.5 km
33h 15m
$629–909
Fly from Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)DTW - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
9h 13m
$302–912

Detroit to Banff by bus and train

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2d 21hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,698.7 km
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Banff. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Sixth Concession at North Talbot, take the line 135 bus to Airport at Front Entrance, walk to Windsor Airport (YQG) 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 Detroit Bus Station to Banff, AB via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Spokane, Spokane, Everett Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 21h.

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