What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 17h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Banff is to bus and fly which takes 8h and costs $600 - $1,500.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Banff?

The distance between Fort Collins and Banff is 1525 km. The road distance is 1777.1 km.

How do I travel from Fort Collins to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Collins to Banff without a car is to bus and train via Salt Lake City which takes 2 days 18h and costs $600 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Banff?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Fort Collins to Banff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Banff is 1777 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Fort Collins to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 440+ hotels available in Banff.

Fort Collins to Banff - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Fort Collins to Banff by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Cheyenne Airport, fly, bus
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1. Take the taxi from Fort Collins to Cheyenne Airport (CYS)
2. Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)CYS - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
10h 52m
$329–810
Bus, train via Salt Lake City
1. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Portland
4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouver
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 18h
$608–1,168
Drive 1,777.1 km
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Banff1,777.1 km
17h 58m
$357–515
Bus to Denver, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffs
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)DEN - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
8h
$607–1,437
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Station
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattle
4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver
5. Take the train from Vancouver to Jasper
6. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
3d 12h
$659–1,379

Fort Collins to Banff by bus and train

5Weekly Services

2d 18hAverage Duration

$608Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,525 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fort Collins to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Cheyenne Airport (CYS) 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 Landline - CSU Transit Center to Banff, AB via Landline - Harmony Transfer Center, Harmony Transfer Centre, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, Portland, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 18h.

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