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

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

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  1. Fly, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MSP - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    6h 56m
    $228–1,273

  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 - Downtown Ticket Officebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus bus
    32h 16m

  3. Drive 2,028.6 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Banffcar car 2,028.6 km
    22h 17m
    $399–575

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest 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 shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Shelby Amtrak Station, Shelby Transit Center, Port of Sweet Grass, Lethbridge - U of L, Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, and Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary in around 32h 16m.

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