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How to get fromParksville to Banffby plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Parksville to Banff by plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YCD - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    6h 43m
    $214–929

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus Vancouver
    17h 26m
    $162–409

  3. Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus bus
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YYJ - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 32m
    $223–533

  4. Bus to Campbell River Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Campbell River, BC - Ocean Grove Storebus bus
    2. Fly from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YBL - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $372–932

  5. Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Deep Bay Marina to Downtown Courtenay Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YQQ - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 43m
    $174–779

Parksville to Banff by bus, ferry, and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Parksville, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Parksville to Banff. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Bay D at Woodgrove Exch, walk to Bay B at Woodgrove Exch, take the line 1 bus to Bay G at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, walk to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 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 Parksville Shell, 370 E. Island H'way to Banff, AB via Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, Eastbound W Georgia St @ Granville St, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, and Vancouver, BC in around 17h 26m.

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