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How to get fromPriest Lake to Banffby plane, bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Priest Lake to Banff by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YCD - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    3h 55m
    $156–803

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan/Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain train Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
    10d

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Banffcar car
    12h 1m
    $192–416

  4. Drive to Victoria International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Priest Lake to Victoria-Airport-YYJcar car
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YYJ - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    5h 23m
    $203–743

  5. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YVR - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    6h 55m

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Priest Lake to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 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 vehicle from Priest Lake to Banff via Nanaimo Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Ferry Terminal, and Vancouver in around 10d.

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