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How to get fromSeattle to Banff Trailby plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Banff Trail by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane SEA - YYC
    4h 42m
    $214–1,504

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    7h 36m
    $201–688

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Franklin Stn.bus bus Van-Cal
    19h 35m
    $230–424

  4. Drive  1,074.5 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Banff Trailcar car 1,074.5 km
    12h 20m
    $214–310

  5. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YXX - YYC
    7h 46m
    $213–869

  6. Ferry to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YYJ - YYC
    8h 4m
    $252–786

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SWbus bus
    21h 3m

Seattle to Banff Trail by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., WestJet, and Air Canada fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to NB Banff Trail CTrain Station via NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1, Seattle, Vancouver - Pacific Station, Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW, and WB 4 Street SW Station in around 21h 3m.

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