There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Banff by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane SFO - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
10h 3m$202–1,290Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane OAK - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
11h 26m$179–674Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
35h 45m$321–613Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
41h 57m$478–962Drive 1,994.5 km
- Drive from Modesto to Banffcar 1,994.5 km
23h 47m$388–560Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane SMF - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
11h 56m$634–1,051Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane SJC - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
12h 35m$203–738Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane SCK - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
15h 21m$206–708Bus, train via Jasper
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
2d 5h$513–1,072
Modesto to Banff by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Banff is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $700 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Banff is to bus and BART and fly which takes 10h 3m and costs $200 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Banff. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Banff, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 45m.
The distance between Modesto and Banff is 1945 km. The road distance is 1994.5 km.
The best way to get from Modesto to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 35h 45m and costs $320 - $650.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Modesto to Banff, including transfers.
Modesto to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Banff is 1h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 4:23 PM in Modesto and 5:23 PM in Banff.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Banff is 1995 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Modesto to Banff.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Banff, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 35h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 11m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport via Las Vegas, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 11m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $120–180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $120–160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100–130
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800 974 2850
- Website
- banffexplorer.com
Bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $59
- Schedules at
- banffexplorer.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–210
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $160–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Modesto to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–22
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $4–22
- Titanium
- $4–21
- Phone
- 1-888-786-3641
- info@sundogtours.com
- Website
- sundogtours.com
Bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- sundogtours.com
- Adult
- $95–140
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