How to Travel from
Vail to Banff
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Vail to Banff
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Cheapest
By car (2 032 km)
21 h 19 min
2032 km.
from $111
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Denver)
8 h 27 min
1465 km.
from $332.58
Plane
9 h 51 min
1465 km.
from $408.75
Bus
2 d 15 h 35 min
1464 km.
from $749.41
Bus, Train
3 d 2 h 6 min
1465 km.
from $527.22
Bus, Plane (Bus to Eagle County Regional Airport)
11 h 31 min
1465 km.
from $429.29
Bus, Plane (Bus)
11 h 53 min
1465 km.
from $466.41
Bus, Plane (Bus)
13 h 39 min
1465 km.
from $490.18
Train, Bus
3 d 10 h 34 min
1464 km.
from $746.02
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Canada
Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Denver to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Eagle County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33
Plane from Colorado Springs Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Eagle County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$892.98
Plane from Gunnison County Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$892.98
Plane from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,084.33
Plane from Colorado Springs Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
9h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$1,020.55
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Denver to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$586.82
Plane from Eagle County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$625.09
Plane from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$829.20
Plane from Colorado Springs Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
9h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$408.22
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Denver to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Eagle County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33
Plane from Gunnison County Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33
Plane from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$829.20
Plane from Colorado Springs Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Denver to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
WestJet
Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Denver to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$586.82
Plane from Eagle County Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$599.57
Plane from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$829.20
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Denver to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
31h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Train from Sacramento to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
20h 2m
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
Train from Winter Park/Fraser to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
29h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$408.22
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
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Union
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$95.68
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$108.43
Groome Transportation
Bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.44–$58.68
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
Bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$165.84
Banff Transportation Group
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Mountain Park Transportation
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.49
Bustang
Phone:
+1 800-900-3011
Website:
ridebustang.com/
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Union
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.58–$24.24
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to West
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.12–$17.86
Sundog Transportation and Tours
Bus from Jasper, AB to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$76.54
Core Transit
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.62
Epic Mountain Express
Phone:
+1 970-754-7433
Website:
epicmountainexpress.com/
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$127.57–$153.08
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$56.13–$82.92
RFTA
Phone:
+1 970-925-8484
Website:
rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.10–$6.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Vail to Banff?
The cheapest way to get from Vail to Banff is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs $206.52 - $467.39 and takes 8h 27m.
What is the fastest way to get from Vail to Banff?
The fastest way to get from Vail to Banff is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 27m and costs $206.52 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Vail and Banff?
No, there is no direct bus from Vail to Banff. However, there are services departing from Vail Transportation Center 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 2 days 15h.
How far is it from Vail to Banff?
The distance between Vail and Banff is 1780 km. The road distance is 2037.4 km.
How do I travel from Vail to Banff without a car?
The best way to get from Vail to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $260.87 - $978.26 .
How long does it take to get from Vail to Banff?
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Vail to Banff, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Vail to Banff bus from?
Vail to Banff bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Vail Transportation Center station.
Where does the Vail to Banff bus arrive?
Vail to Banff bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Can I drive from Vail to Banff?
Yes, the driving distance between Vail to Banff is 2037 km. It takes approximately 21h 27m to drive from Vail 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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