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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Banff is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 25h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 56m and costs $300 - $1,100.

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 Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Cedar City - Sunoco, Provo Intermodal Hub, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Banff?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Banff. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Banff via Los Angeles, Seattle, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Banff?

The distance between Flagstaff and Banff is 1932 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 1h and costs $460 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 do I catch the Flagstaff to Banff train from?

Flagstaff to Banff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train or bus from Flagstaff to Banff?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Banff is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $460 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Flagstaff to Banff bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Flagstaff and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Flagstaff. It is currently 5:14 PM in Flagstaff and 6:14 PM in Banff.

Where does the Flagstaff to Banff train arrive?

Flagstaff to Banff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Banff is 2252 km. It takes approximately 25h 24m to drive from Flagstaff to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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 Flagstaff, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane FLG - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
7h 56m
$304–1,043
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Cedar Citybus
3. Take the bus from Cedar City - Sunoco to Provo Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Seattle Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
2d 1h
$461–940
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
2d 15h
$863–1,989
Drive 2,251.8 km
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Banffcar 2,251.8 km
25h 24m
$441–636
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane PHX - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
9h 27m
$495–1,170
Bus, taxi to Prescott, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus
2. Take the taxi from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Prescott (PRC)taxi
3. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane PRC - YYC
4. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
12h 30m
$367–996
Train
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain
3d 17h

Flagstaff to Banff by bus

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2d 1hAverage Duration

$461Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Flagstaff to Banff.

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Distance: 1,931.9 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Cedar City, Cedar City - Sunoco, Provo Central Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Banff via Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver in around 3d 17h.

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