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Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$764.32
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$891.70
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$471.33
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$764.32
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$764.32
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$598.71

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$764.32
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$891.70

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$700.62
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$471.33
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$764.32
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$764.32
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62
Plane from Palm Springs International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$598.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.85
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$108.28
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Vancouver to Jasper
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$140.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$127.39
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56
Bus from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$63.69

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$165.60

Banff Transportation Group

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

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.41

Sundog Transportation and Tours

Phone:
1-888-786-3641
Website:
sundogtours.com/
Bus from Jasper, AB to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$76.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from California to Banff is to fly and shuttle which costs $152.17 - $402.17 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 29m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between California and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Banff. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Banff, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.

How far is it from California to Banff?

The distance between California and Banff is 1818 km. The road distance is 2649.5 km.

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

The best way to get from California to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 43h 25m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from California to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Banff bus from?

California to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Banff bus arrive?

California to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 21:29 in California and 22:29 in Banff.

Can I drive from California to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Banff is 2650 km. It takes approximately 26h 17m to drive from California to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

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