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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

    best
    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYCD - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    3h 55m
    $306–753

  2. Drive to Victoria International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Priest Lake to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)car
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYYJ - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    5h 22m
    $148–574

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalferryNan/Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to BanfftrainRainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
    10d

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Banffcar
    11h 58m
    $192–416

  5. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly, bus

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

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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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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