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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Banffby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SEA - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $344–879

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Banffbus bus Van-Cal
    17h 32m
    $129–276

  3. Drive 955.3 km

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Banffcar car 955.3 km
    11h 4m
    $188–271

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YVR - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    $203–644

  5. Train, shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXX - YYC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 24m
    $225–702

  6. Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus bus
    20h 6m
    $193–269

Seattle, WA to Banff by foot and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Banff via Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver in around 17h 32m.

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