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

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Parson to Lake Louisecar
2. Take the train from Lake Louise to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
7d 17h
$6,523–13,033
Drive 174.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Parson to Banffcar 174.6 km
2h 17m
$34–49
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Parson to Field, BCcar
2. Take the bus from Field, BC to Banff, ABbus Vancouver
2h 19m
$39–81
Drive, bus via Banff
1. Drive from Parson to Fieldcar
2. Take the bus from Field to Banffbus Kamloops / ...
2h 21m

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Map of how to get from Parson to Banff.

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Distance: 1,252.2 km
Duration: 7d 17h

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

There is no direct connection from Parson to Banff. However, you can drive to Lake Louise then take the train to Banff. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parson to Banff, AB via Field, BC in around 2h 19m.

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Banff, Canada

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Things to do in Banff

Banff(Opens in a new window)

Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Alberta's Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately 126 km west of Calgary and 58 km east of Lake Louise. At an elevation of 1400 m to 1630 m, Banff is the community with the second highest elevation in Alberta after Lake Louise.

Banff Centre(Opens in a new window)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, formerly known as The Banff Centre (and previously The Banff Centre for Continuing Education), located in Banff, Alberta, was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama. It was granted full autonomy as a non-degree granting post-secondary educational institution in 1978. It offers arts programs in the performing and fine arts, as well as leadership training. Banff Centre is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.

Bow Falls(Opens in a new window)

Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. The falls are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.

Sulphur Mountain(Opens in a new window)

Sulphur Mountain is a mountain in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Places to stay in Banff

Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Banff Ptarmigan Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Tunnel Mountain Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Royal Canadian Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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