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Three ways to Travel from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park

Composite routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park

Cheapest
23 h 42 min
Car
1968 km.
from $108
Other
2 d 9 h 2 min
Train, Bus
1578 km.
from $571.24

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Bayshore Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.76

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$95.68
Train from Davis to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$293.41
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

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:
$28.07–$76.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park is to drive which costs $271.74 - $402.17 and takes 23h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park is to drive which takes 23h 49m and costs $271.74 - $402.17 .

How far is it from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park?

The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Banff National Park is 2980 km. The road distance is 1968.3 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park without a car is to Caltrain and train and bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $239.13 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park?

It takes approximately 2 days 9h to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park?

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Can I drive from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park is 1968 km. It takes approximately 23h 49m to drive from San Francisco Bay Area to Banff National Park.

Where can I stay near Banff National Park?

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