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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus Jasper
8h 57m
$171–295
Drive 451.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from McBride to Banffcar 451.2 km
5h 46m
$88–127
Train
1. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Jasper to Banfftrain Jasper
42h 42m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BCbus
2. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXS - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
7h 17m
$234–1,007
Train, bus via Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotel
1. Take the train from McBride to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotelbus Eastbound
11h 9m
$185–312

McBride to Banff by train and bus

3Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.1 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 via Jasper in around 42h 42m.

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Banff, Canada

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Things to do in Banff

Banff(Opens in a new window)

Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Alberta's Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately 126 km west of Calgary and 58 km east of Lake Louise. At an elevation of 1400 m to 1630 m, Banff is the community with the second highest elevation in Alberta after Lake Louise.

Banff Centre(Opens in a new window)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, formerly known as The Banff Centre (and previously The Banff Centre for Continuing Education), located in Banff, Alberta, was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama. It was granted full autonomy as a non-degree granting post-secondary educational institution in 1978. It offers arts programs in the performing and fine arts, as well as leadership training. Banff Centre is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.

Bow Falls(Opens in a new window)

Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. The falls are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.

Sulphur Mountain(Opens in a new window)

Sulphur Mountain is a mountain in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Places to stay in Banff

$346

Peaks Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$420

Hotel Canoe and Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$363

Otter Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

$283

Banff Aspen Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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