Next available departures

Next departures for Edmonton to Fort McMurray on September 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Cheapest
6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
5:30pm	Southgate Transit Center	5h 10m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags
5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	4h 55m	10:25pm	Quality Inn Hotel	No tags
5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 50m	10:50pm	Fort McMurray Downtown	No tags
6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 50m	10:50pm	Fort McMurray Downtown	No tags
5:30pm	Southgate Transit Center	5h 20m	10:50pm	Fort McMurray Downtown	No tags

Next departures for Edmonton to Fort McMurray on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	8h 25m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
	9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	8h 15m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	No tags
	5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
	5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags
FlixBus + Banff passenger transport and tours Ltd.	5:45am	Downtown -Jasper Ave	15h 38m	9:23pm	Burger King, 295 Sakitawaw trail	No tags
	5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	4h 55m	10:25pm	Quality Inn Hotel	No tags
	5:30pm	Southgate Transit Center	5h 10m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags

Next departures for Edmonton to Fort McMurray on September 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 15m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 5m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	No tags
5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags
9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	8h 25m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	No tags
5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	4h 55m	10:25pm	Quality Inn Hotel	No tags
5:30pm	Southgate Transit Center	5h 10m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags

Next departures for Edmonton to Fort McMurray on September 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 15m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 5m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	No tags
9:00am	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	2:10pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags
9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	8h 25m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	No tags
5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
5:30pm	Southgate Transit Center	5h 10m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags

Next departures for Edmonton to Fort McMurray on September 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 15m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 5m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	No tags
9:00am	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	2:10pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags
9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	8h 25m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	No tags
5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
5:30pm	Southgate Transit Center	5h 10m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags

Next departures for Edmonton to Fort McMurray on September 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 15m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr	4h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
	12:55am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	5h 5m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	No tags
	9:00am	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	2:10pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
	5:00pm	Edmonton Downtown	5h 40m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags
Red Arrow + Banff passenger transport and tours Ltd.	9:00am	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	6h 48m	3:48pm	Burger King, 295 Sakitawaw trail	No tags
	9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	8h 25m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	No tags
	5:30pm	Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW	5h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edmonton to Fort McMurray

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Fort McMurray. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just NZ$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29shuttle per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

391 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNZ$72 - NZ$256	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average PriceNZ$44 - NZ$163	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Edmonton and Fort McMurray

Stops in Edmonton

A
Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW
10014 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J, Canada
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B
Downtown - 10180 105 St NW
10180 105 St NW, Next to Fountain Tire, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1C9, Canada
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C
Edmonton International Airport
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D
Northgate Rosslyn Hotel
13648-13668 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 4E2, Canada
E
U of A
117 Street & 87 Avenue, Stop 2666, Edmonton, AB T6G, Canada
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F
Peter's Drive-In
5151 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5X6, Canada

Stops in Fort McMurray

A
Quality Inn Hotel
424 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R2, Canada
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B
Peter Pond Mall
9903-9911 Biggs Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H, Canada
C
Sawridge Hotel
530 MacKenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C8, Canada
D
Downtown Red Arrow Office
8217 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4P4, Canada
E
Pebble Beach
E Athabasca Hwy, Wood Buffalo, AB T0P, Canada
F
Athabasca Lodge
AB-63, Fort Mackay, AB T0P Canada

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4.1/520,457 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.5

Rider Express receives praise for its clean and comfortable buses, with many users highlighting the professionalism and friendliness of the drivers. Passengers appreciate punctuality even in challenging weather conditions. However, some reviews mention non-functional electric outlets and slow internet as areas needing attention to enhance overall satisfaction further.

Rider Express Edmonton Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

It was great. Driver was kind and professional. Seating was comfortable. No complaints

Caroline L.

July 14, 2026

I enjoyed the experience. The driver was extremely friendly. He assisted with charging my phone because all the sockets in the bus wasnt working. Please get the sockets fixed. Its a long drive and we need our phones charged to be able to reach out to our friends and family for multiple reasons.

Raycia W.

July 10, 2026

The driver was very caring towards all the passengers, he was driving on normal speed limit and very polite in communication ,he was satisfactory too

Freda E.

June 20, 2026

Cold Shot

3.9/56,782 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.1

Passengers generally appreciate the bus service for its affordability, punctuality, and courteous drivers. The buses are clean and provide a safe travel experience. However, some travelers have noted that the seats can be cramped for taller individuals or those with larger builds. Additionally, amenities like Wi-Fi and charging outlets may not always be available or functional during trips.

Cold Shot Edmonton Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

That has to be one very uncomfortable bus rides ever! Bus was dirty & smelly and we were bouncing the whole trip due to ineffective hydraulics! We felt every bump on the toad the whole time! But it got us to where we wanted to go!

Mela K.

September 1, 2026

Cold shot bus was really bad experience, it was so shaking and I couldn’t can’t sleep

Alen A.

August 24, 2026

Cold shot is always a good bus service to us although they dont have all the amenities other buses have the trip is always a good trip.

Susan J.

August 15, 2026

Red Arrow

4.5/55,014 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi4.1

Passengers frequently praised the bus service for its cleanliness, comfort, and professional drivers. Many appreciated the friendly staff and smooth rides. However, some noted issues such as limited refreshments on board and occasional cold temperatures inside the bus. Overall, travelers found their experiences to be positive with efficient services provided by courteous personnel.

Red Arrow Edmonton Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed the complimentary drinks and snacks! It was a very pleasant surprise since I had no knowledge of it before :)

Amethyst C.

September 3, 2026

Clean coach, pleasant staff, great seat, air conditioning worked. It was everything a guy could want out of a bus ride.

Adam B.

August 21, 2026

Bus arrived on time! Which was good. No movie so boring,wifi box not switched on from back of the bus.lights were brighter than ever which is weird for night arrival.no water,can’t make coffee,not stocked only 4 pops for a full bus. I always grab a water every time I travel so didn’t bring any this time assuming it would be available as it’d always been for years.

Alisha U.

August 11, 2026

Ebus

4.3/516,592 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.8

Passengers have consistently praised the professionalism and friendliness of the drivers, highlighting their punctuality and safe driving skills. Many users appreciated the comfortable rides with clean buses, affordable pricing, and reliable service. However, some noted minor inconveniences such as cramped seating or non-functional power outlets but still found overall value in their travel experience.

Ebus AB Edmonton Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

It was very nice especially when the driver who was driving very well and experience too

Thani M.

August 12, 2025

Quiet and comfortable. However, the provided outlets did not work, making it impossible to charge phones, headphones, etc. Good price for the trip overall.

Sean R.

February 10, 2025

Excellent driving and good professional driver committed to timing Thanks for the good service

Gazi M.

February 1, 2025

CA bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit, Ontario Northland, Ebus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edmonton to Fort McMurray by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
The cheapest bus tickets from Edmonton to Fort McMurray start from NZ$72. The average price for this route is around NZ$129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
The average bus travel time from Edmonton to Fort McMurray is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 380 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Rider Express.
Which bus companies service the Edmonton to Fort McMurray route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express, Cold Shot, Red Arrow, Ebus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
The earliest bus departs from Edmonton to Fort McMurray at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
A bus trip from Edmonton to Fort McMurray generates an estimated 9.499049999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Red Arrow, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5011 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Red Arrow has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Red Arrow, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edmonton to Fort McMurray?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Red Arrow, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-04

NZ$83

09-05

NZ$127

Today

NZ$117

09-07

NZ$83

09-08

NZ$65

09-09

NZ$65

09-10

NZ$65

09-11

NZ$65

The cheapest trip from Edmonton to Fort McMurray was searched and found on Sep 8, 2026 with a price of NZ$65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edmonton to Fort McMurray, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from NZ$65 to NZ$128 for a bus ticket from Edmonton to Fort McMurray based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$65 which is on 2026-09-08.

Usually Red Arrow will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.