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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planePIT - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    11h 48m
    $396–1,227

  2. Train, bus via Everett

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    3d 1h
    $619–1,529

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    3d 2h
    $699–1,105

  4. Drive 3,424.5 km

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Banffcar3,424.5 km
    36h 9m
    $688–993

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Clevelandtrain
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
    5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 17h
    $495–981

Pittsburgh to Banff by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Pittsburgh to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, walk to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Banff, AB via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d 1h.

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