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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Banff by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeSEA - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    6h 57m
    $217–767

  2. Drive 955.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Banffcar955.3 km
    11h 1m
    $191–276

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to VancouverbusFlixBus 2115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbusVancouver
    17h 26m
    $212–283

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
    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
    9h 23m
    $214–523

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

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
    2. Take the bus from Scott Road Skytrain Station to Abbotsford International Airportbus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYXX - YYC
    4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 42m
    $193–513

Seattle, WA to Banff by foot and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Banff, AB via Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 17h 26m.

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