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How to get fromGrand Junction to Banffby car, plane, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Banff by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeMTJ - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 25m
    $174–630

  2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeGJT - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 30m
    $155–541

  3. Train, bus via Colfax

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th Stbus60
    3. Take the bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th Stbus70 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Marysville 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 12h
    $444–876

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station 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
    2d 14h
    $507–1,106

  5. Drive 1,940.6 km

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Banffcar1,940.6 km
    20h 3m
    $383–553

  6. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeASE - YYC
    4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    12h 11m
    $184–591

  7. Train, bus via Jasper

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
    5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 2h
    $542–1,216

Grand Junction to Banff by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to Banff. However, you can drive to Montrose-Airport-MTJ 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 train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Banff, AB via Colfax Amtrak Station, Colfax Depot, J St & 4th St, J & 4th St, Marysville, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 12h.

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