What is the cheapest way to get from Montana to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Montana to Banff is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montana to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Montana to Banff is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $190 - $850.

How far is it from Montana to Banff?

The distance between Montana and Banff is 570 km. The road distance is 978.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Montana to Banff?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Montana to Banff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Montana to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Montana to Banff is 978 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Montana to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 551+ hotels available in Banff.

Montana to Banff - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Kalispell to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)car
2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
5h 43m
$197–821
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
5. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridgecar
6. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgarybus
7. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus
20h 42m
$148–330
Drive 978.3 km
1. Drive from Billings to Banffcar 978.3 km
10h 38m
$191–275
Drive to Medicine Hat Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Havre to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)car
2. Fly from Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXH - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
6h 6m
$181–720
Drive to Lethbridge Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Kalispell to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)car
2. Fly from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQL - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
6h 40m
$189–731

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Montana to Banff.

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Distance: 569.7 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Montana to Banff. However, you can drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) 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 Billings to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via Butte, MT, Great Falls Transfer Center, Shelby Transit Center, Port of Sweet Grass, Lethbridge, Calgary, and Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel in around 20h 42m.

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