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How to get fromRochester to Banffby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Banff by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Rochester, bus

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeROC - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    9h 22m
    $282–986

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    5. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    3d 5h
    $640–1,701

  3. Drive 3,549.8 km

    1. Drive from Rochester to Banffcar3,549.8 km
    40h 34m
    $698–1,009

  4. Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYYZ - YYC
    4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    11h 14m
    $284–717

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeBUF - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    12h 29m
    $339–1,187

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
    3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 10h
    $438–815

Rochester to Banff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$640Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Rochester-Airport-ROC 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 bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Banff, AB via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d 5h.

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