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

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There are 4 ways to get from Montreal to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYUL - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    8h 9m
    $243–913

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
    3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 10h
    $464–836

  3. Drive 3,640.4 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Banffcar3,640.4 km
    43h 18m
    $711–1,027

  4. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYOW - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 34m
    $279–934

Montreal to Banff by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to Banff. However, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 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 train from Montréal to Banff, AB via Toronto Union Station, Jasper, and Jasper, AB in around 3d 10h.

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