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

The cheapest way to get from Sandpoint to Banff is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandpoint to Banff is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $130.

How far is it from Sandpoint to Banff?

The distance between Sandpoint and Banff is 579 km. The road distance is 460.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sandpoint to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sandpoint and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Sandpoint. It is currently 10:50 AM in Sandpoint and 11:50 AM in Banff.

Can I drive from Sandpoint to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandpoint to Banff is 460 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Sandpoint to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 501+ hotels available in Banff.

Sandpoint to Banff - 4 ways to travel via car, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Sandpoint to Banff by car, bus, or plane

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

Drive, bus, fly
best
1. Drive from Sandpoint to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd
2. Take the bus from Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North
3. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YXC - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
6h 53m
$260–805
Drive 460.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandpoint to Banff460.3 km
6h 12m
$90–130
Drive, bus via Scenic Acres
1. Drive from Sandpoint to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd
2. Take the bus from Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
3. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel
12h 15m
$246–311
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Sandpoint to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd
2. Take the bus from Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel
12h 53m
$175–226

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

12Weekly Planes

54 minAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandpoint to Banff.

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Distance: 579.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Sandpoint to Banff. However, you can drive to Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd, take the bus to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North, take the taxi to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) 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 Sandpoint to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel via Creston, BC - 1431 Northwest Blvd, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, NB Anderson CTrain Station, NB Crowfoot CTrain Station, and Crowfoot LRT Station in around 12h 15m.

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