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How to get fromGolden to Banffby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Golden to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeDEN - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    8h 38m
    $581–1,281

  2. Drive 1,879.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Golden to Banffcar1,879.1 km
    18h 55m
    $366–528

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    3d
    $593–2,508

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Santa Fe - Dulceriabus
    2. Take the train from Lamy Station to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
    5. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
    6. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 21h
    $761–1,577

Golden to Banff by bus, tram, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Golden to Banff. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Oak Station Gate B, walk to Oak Station, take the vehicle to Union Station Light Rail Plaza, walk to Union Station, take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) 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 Ford St & 12th St to Banff, AB via Oak Station Gate B, Oak Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d.

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