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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MSP - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    7h 19m
    $263–1,264

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus bus
    3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge - U of Lcar car
    4. Take the bus from Lethbridge - U of L to Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus bus
    31h 40m

  3. Drive 2,028.6 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Banffcar car 2,028.6 km
    22h 17m
    $395–570

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Banff. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Shelby Amtrak Station, Shelby Transit Center, Port of Sweet Grass, Lethbridge - U of L, Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*, and Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel in around 31h 40m.

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