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Banff, Canada → San Francisco, United States of America

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Four ways to Travel from Banff to San Francisco

Composite routes from Banff to San Francisco

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Calgary International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$290.57–$758.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$467.44
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$353.74
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.97–$328.47

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$290.57–$758.01

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$694.85
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.14–$631.68
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.50–$593.78

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$164.24–$581.14

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$467.44
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$328.47

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$631.68

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.11–$13.90

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$88.43
Train from Seattle to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
22h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.75–$315.84

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.37–$107.39
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.95–$88.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.16–$69.48
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.48–$214.77

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$126.34–$164.24
Bus from Banff, AB to Abbotsford,
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$120.02–$151.60

Banff Transportation Group

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

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to San Francisco is to shuttle and fly which costs $152.17 - $402.17 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Banff to San Francisco is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Banff and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

How far is it from Banff to San Francisco?

The distance between Banff and San Francisco is 1801 km. The road distance is 1974.3 km.

How do I travel from Banff to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 38h and costs $184.78 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Banff to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Banff to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to San Francisco bus from?

Banff to San Francisco bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Banff, AB station.

Where does the Banff to San Francisco bus arrive?

Banff to San Francisco bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Vancouver, BC station.

What is the time difference between Banff and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 21:35 in Banff and 20:35 in San Francisco.

Can I drive from Banff to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to San Francisco is 1974 km. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from Banff to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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