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

The cheapest way to get from Reno to Banff is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 21h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reno to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 24m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Reno and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Banff. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Banff, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Reno and Banff?

No, there is no direct train from Reno to Banff. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Banff via Sacramento, Seattle, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Reno to Banff?

The distance between Reno and Banff is 1503 km. The road distance is 1759.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Reno to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 38h 45m and costs $280 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Reno to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reno to Banff bus from?

Reno to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Reno to Banff train from?

Reno to Banff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.

Train or bus from Reno to Banff?

The best way to get from Reno to Banff is to bus which takes 38h 45m and costs $280 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Reno to Banff bus arrive?

Reno to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Reno and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Reno. It is currently 3:09 PM in Reno and 4:09 PM in Banff.

Where does the Reno to Banff train arrive?

Reno to Banff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Reno to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Banff is 1759 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Reno to Banff.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reno to Banff?

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Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 623+ hotels available in Banff.

Reno to Banff - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane RNO - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
6h 24m
$207–812
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
38h 45m
$286–661
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
42h 33m
$508–1,104
Drive 1,759.4 km
1. Drive from Reno to Banffcar 1,759.4 km
21h 19m
$347–501
Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)
1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus
3. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
5. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus
41h 32m
$384–589
Train
1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Seattletrain
3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain
2d 22h

Reno to Banff by bus

12Weekly Buses

38h 45mAverage Duration

$286Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,502.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Banff, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 38h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Banff via Sacramento, Seattle, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver in around 2d 22h.

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