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San Luis Obispo, United States of America → Banff, Canada

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Seven ways to Travel from San Luis Obispo to Banff

Composite routes from San Luis Obispo to Banff

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$956.76
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 Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$829.20
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$459.25
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 Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$956.76
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$765.41
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$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

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$829.20
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$829.20
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 Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$523.03

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
28h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$108.43
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$127.57
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day

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 Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.38–$82.92

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
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
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.14–$76.54

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 Luis Obispo to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Banff is to bus and Caltrain and fly and shuttle which costs $173.91 - $467.39 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Banff?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 47m and costs $206.52 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Banff. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Banff, AB via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Banff?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Banff is 1992 km. The road distance is 2315.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 43h and costs $206.52 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Banff?

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from San Luis Obispo to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Banff bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Banff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Banff bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Banff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of San Luis Obispo. It is currently 09:52 in San Luis Obispo and 10:52 in Banff.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Banff is 2315 km. It takes approximately 27h 27m to drive from San Luis Obispo 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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