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Six ways to Travel from San Francisco to Banff

Composite routes from San Francisco to Banff

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$765.41

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:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$420.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$357.19

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$765.41

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:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

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:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$561.30
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$357.19

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$108.43

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:
$76.54–$140.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30

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:
$70.16–$216.87
Bus from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$63.78

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:
$127.57–$165.84

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:
$55.49

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:
$28.07–$76.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Banff is to fly and shuttle which costs $152.17 - $402.17 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 10m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Banff. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Banff, AB via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Banff?

The distance between San Francisco and Banff is 1802 km. The road distance is 1974.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 37h 40m and costs $184.78 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from San Francisco to Banff, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Banff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Banff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 10:35 in San Francisco and 11:35 in Banff.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Banff is 1974 km. It takes approximately 23h 54m to drive from San Francisco 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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