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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nanaimo to Banff National Park

Composite routes from Nanaimo to Banff National Park

Cheapest
12 h 18 min
Car
927 km.
from $50
Other
8 d 8 h 55 min
Ferry, Train
636 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
635 km.
from $325.84
7 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
635 km.
from $206.23

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$572.52
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$699.74
Plane from Comox Valley Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$559.79

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Nanaimo Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Nanaimo to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$318.06
Plane from Comox Valley Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$292.62

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Nanaimo to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$267.17
Plane from Victoria International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$343.51

Train operators

Rocky Mountaineer

Phone:
1-877-460-3200
Email:
Website:
rockymountaineer.com/
Train from Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
8d 6h
Frequency:
On demand

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Email:
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Nanaimo, BC - Port Place Shopping Mall to Mill
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$13.99–$29.26

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Email:
Website:
banfftransportation.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Email:
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.34

Island Link Bus

Email:
Website:
islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay,
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

Other operators

Hullo Ferries

Phone:
236-362-1045
Email:
Website:
hullo.com/
Other from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$114.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park is to fly and shuttle which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 49m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Nanaimo to Banff National Park?

The distance between Nanaimo and Banff National Park is 896 km.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8 days 8h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Nanaimo to Banff National Park, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Banff National Park?

There are 352+ hotels available in Banff National Park. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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