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

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Banff is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $650 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $180 - $650.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Banff?

The distance between Ketchikan and Banff is 1406 km.

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

The best way to get from Ketchikan to Banff without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $400 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Ketchikan to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Banff?

Banff is 2h ahead of Ketchikan. It is currently 9:35 AM in Ketchikan and 11:35 AM in Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 501+ hotels available in Banff.

Ketchikan to Banff - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ketchikan to Banff by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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 Ketchikan, bus
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1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)KTN - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
11h 37m
$181–621
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham, WAJun
2. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouver
3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 13h
$408–1,013
Car ferry to Metlakatla, fly, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Ketchikan to Metlakatla
2. Fly from Metlakatla (MTM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)MTM - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
14h 39m
$192–654

Ketchikan (KTN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

39Weekly Planes

9h 35mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ketchikan to Banff.

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Distance: 1,406 km
Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) 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 Front St/ Dock St/ Berth 2 to Banff, AB via Tongass Ave/ Pioneer Home/ Across from Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry, Ketchikan, Bellingham, WA, Bellingham Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 13h.

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