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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Banff is to fly and bus which costs $250 - $950 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Banff is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $500 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Banff. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Banff, AB via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Banff?

The distance between Flagstaff and Banff is 2351 km. The road distance is 2251.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $480 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Flagstaff to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Banff bus from?

Flagstaff to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to Banff bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Banff is 2252 km. It takes approximately 25h 20m to drive from Flagstaff to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 449+ hotels available in Banff.

Flagstaff to Banff - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Banff by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)PHX - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
9h 57m
$515–1,215
Fly from Flagstaff, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)FLG - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
11h 13m
$252–905
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 7h
$485–1,047
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattle
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 15h
$531–1,005
Drive 2,251.8 km
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Banff2,251.8 km
25h 20m
$450–650
Train, bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kingman Station
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)LAS - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
14h 17m
Train, bus via Jasper
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattle
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver
4. Take the train from Vancouver to Jasper
5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
3d 3h
$566–1,115

Flagstaff to Banff by bus

12Weekly Buses

2d 7hAverage Duration

$485Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,351.4 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Banff, AB via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 7h.

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