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

The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Banff is to fly and shuttle which costs $290 - $1,300 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windsor to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 14m and costs $350 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Windsor and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to Banff. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Griswold and arriving at Banff, AB via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Windsor to Banff?

The distance between Windsor and Banff is 2696 km. The road distance is 3142 km.

How do I travel from Windsor to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Windsor to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Windsor to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windsor to Banff bus from?

Windsor to Banff bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Where does the Windsor to Banff bus arrive?

Windsor to Banff bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Windsor and Banff?

Banff is 2h behind Windsor. It is currently 2:27 PM in Windsor and 12:27 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Windsor to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Banff is 3142 km. It takes approximately 33h 34m to drive from Windsor to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 623+ hotels available in Banff.

Windsor to Banff - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Windsor to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

Fly from Windsor Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YQG - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
8h 14m
$353–1,178
Train to London International Airport, fly, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windsor to Londontrain
2. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXU - YYC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
9h 47m
$266–1,142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
2d 21h
$1,014–2,234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
3d 3h
$789–1,578
Drive 3,142 km
1. Drive from Windsor to Banffcar 3,142 km
33h 34m
$621–897
Fly from Detroit, shuttle
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane DTW - YYC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle
8h 49m
$298–1,273
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
3d 9h
$491–861

Windsor to Banff by bus and train

4Weekly Services

2d 21hAverage Duration

$1,014Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Windsor to Banff.

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Distance: 2,696.4 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Banff, AB via Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 3d 3h.

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