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How to get fromMcBride to Banffby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from McBride to Banff by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus via Jasper

    best
    1. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus Jasper
    8h 57m

  2. Drive  451.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McBride to Banffcar car 451.2 km
    5h 46m
    $91–131

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Banff Train Stationtrain train Jasper
    42h 42m

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXS - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $397–1,014

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Jasper to Banffbus bus Brewster
    9h 27m
    $180–415

Prince George Airport (YXS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between McBride, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a train from McBride to Banff Train Station via Jasper in around 42h 42m.

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