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How to get fromPowell River to Banffby ferry, plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Powell River to Banff by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, ferry to Comox Valley Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Powell River to Hornby Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hornby Island to Comoxferry ferry
    3. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YQQ - YYC
    4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    10h 19m

  2. Fly from Powell River Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Powell River Airport (YPW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YPW - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    6h 18m
    $502–954

Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Powell River to Banff. However, you can take the ferry to Hornby Island, take the ferry to Comox, walk to Comox Ave at Ellis St, take the line 1 bus to Downtown Courtenay Bay B, take the line 11 bus to Comox Valley Airport, walk to Comox-Airport-YQQ airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Powell River Airport, walk to Powell River Airport (YPW) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre.

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