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How to get fromWillmar to BanffBy bus, plane, shuttle, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MSP - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    10h 24m
    $287–1,355

  2. Bus, bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Willmar to St. Cloudbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane BRD - YYC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    15h 9m
    $278–810

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    2d 10h
    $830–1,843

  4. Drive 1,921.3 km

    1. Drive from Willmar to Banffcar car 1,921.3 km
    21h 18m
    $378–546

  5. Bus, train via Spokane

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    2d 10h
    $795–1,723

  6. Bus, train via Coal Harbour Spb Airport (CXH)

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Banfftrain train
    3d 13h

Willmar to Banff by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$830Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Willmar, MN, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Willmar to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis, walk to Nicollet Mall Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willmar to Banff, AB via 5th St Transit Center Gate B, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 10h.

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