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Six ways to Travel from Kansas City to Banff

Composite routes from Kansas City to Banff

Cheapest
27 h 17 min
Car
2760 km.
from $151
Other
2 d 16 h 4 min
Bus, Train
2110 km.
from $579.13
3 d 30 min
2106 km.
from $874.70
12 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
2110 km.
from $771.61
3 d 11 h 59 min
Train, Bus
2106 km.
from $834.85
6 d 13 h 55 min
2110 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Kansas City to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,401.25

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Kansas City to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$458.59
Plane from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,273.86

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Kansas City to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$955.39
Plane from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,210.17

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Kansas City to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$828.01
Plane from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,273.86

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett
Ave. Duration:
36h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$95.54
Train from Kansas City to Naperville
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett
Ave. Duration:
44h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from Kansas City to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$191.08
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56

Rocky Mountaineer

Phone:
1-877-460-3200
Email:
Website:
rockymountaineer.com/
Train from Jasper, AB to Banff
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
On demand

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.82–$8.92

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
Train from Buffalo to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$95.54
Train from Toronto Union Station to Jasper
Ave. Duration:
2d 22h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$242.03–$407.64

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$305.73
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
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

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$101.91
Bus from Des Moines to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$127.39
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$95.54

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
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
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:
$55.41

Sundog Transportation and Tours

Phone:
1-888-786-3641
Email:
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 Kansas City to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Banff is to fly and shuttle which costs $239.13 - $445.65 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 10h 3m and costs $239.13 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Banff. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Banff, AB via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Banff?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Banff. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Banff via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, Toronto Union Station and Jasper, AB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 13h.

How far is it from Kansas City to Banff?

The distance between Kansas City and Banff is 2167 km. The road distance is 2769.2 km.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Banff without a car is to bus and night bus and train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $336.96 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Banff?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Kansas City to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Banff bus from?

Kansas City to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Banff train from?

Kansas City to Banff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train or bus from Kansas City to Banff?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Banff is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $293.48 - $1195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6 days 13h.

Where does the Kansas City to Banff bus arrive?

Kansas City to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Banff?

Banff is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 21:55 in Kansas City and 20:55 in Banff.

Where does the Kansas City to Banff train arrive?

Kansas City to Banff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Banff is 2769 km. It takes approximately 27h 27m to drive from Kansas City 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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