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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Banff is to bus which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $250 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Banff. However, there are services departing from Phoenix, AZ and arriving at Banff, AB via Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Phoenix to Banff?

The distance between Phoenix and Banff is 2114 km. The road distance is 2482.3 km.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $450 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Phoenix to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Banff bus from?

Phoenix to Banff bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.

Where does the Phoenix to Banff bus arrive?

Phoenix to Banff bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Banff is 2482 km. It takes approximately 27h 33m to drive from Phoenix to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 440+ hotels available in Banff.

Phoenix to Banff - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Banff by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)PHX - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
7h 32m
$259–959
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouver
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 1h
$458–730
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattle
4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, AB
2d 12h
$554–943
Drive 2,482.3 km
1. Drive from Phoenix to Banff2,482.3 km
27h 33m
$498–719
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa
2. Take the train from Maricopa to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattle
4. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver
5. Take the train from Vancouver to Jasper
6. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
3d 1h
$663–1,170

Phoenix to Banff by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 1hAverage Duration

$458Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,114.5 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Banff, AB via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 1h.

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