How much is the bus ticket from Whitecourt to Calgary?

The cheapest bus tickets from Whitecourt to Calgary start from $77. The average price for this route is around $134. 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?

The average bus travel time from Whitecourt to Calgary is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 360 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Rider Express .

Which bus companies service the Whitecourt to Calgary route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?

The earliest bus departs from Whitecourt to Calgary at 10:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary?

A bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary generates an estimated 9 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?

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 4624 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Whitecourt to Calgary?

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 Whitecourt to Calgary?

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 Whitecourt to Calgary?

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.

Bus Whitecourt to Calgary from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Whitecourt to Calgary on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	9h 15m	9:50pm	Crossiron Mills	Cheapest
	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	7h	7:35pm	North Red Arrow Office	Fastest
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	9h 35m	10:10pm	North Red Arrow Office	No tags
	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	7h 20m	7:55pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	No tags
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	9h 55m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:12 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Whitecourt to Calgary

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Calgary. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

362 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $265	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $105	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,690 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 17690 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $77

Rider Express Whitecourt Calgary recent customer reviews

My bus was delayed in whitecourt by 3 hours causing me to miss my connection to calgary. Was not refunded.

Todd M.

April 8, 2025

Cold Shot

4/56,214 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Users have reported having a pleasant experience, highlighting the smoothness and quiet nature of their trips. However, some users noted that there is limited legroom available during the journey.

Cold Shot Whitecourt Calgary recent customer reviews

Late off the get go and there was no call to advise that once situated it was over booked so I had a half a seat to sit on for the entire duration, awful experience will never recommend nor will ever use this service again

Jake T.

December 7, 2021

I'm short and there isn't much leg room.

Cathy B.

December 6, 2024

Everything was good

Jose H.

August 3, 2023

Red Arrow

4.5/54,638 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Based on 4638 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Red Arrow ticket prices on this trip start at $202

Red Arrow Whitecourt Calgary recent customer reviews

Ride was smooth, refreshments were a surprise and a treat. Drivers were friendly, desk staff weren't as friendly. Toilet was broken. All in all, not bad.

Justin S.

July 22, 2019

Hands down best bus experience yet

Josh P.

July 12, 2019

Ebus

4.5/514,660 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Whitecourt to Calgary 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
The cheapest bus tickets from Whitecourt to Calgary start from $77. The average price for this route is around $134. 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
The average bus travel time from Whitecourt to Calgary is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 360 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Rider Express.
Which bus companies service the Whitecourt to Calgary route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
The earliest bus departs from Whitecourt to Calgary at 10:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary?
A bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary generates an estimated 9 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
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 4624 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Whitecourt to Calgary?
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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
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

11-27

$88

11-28

$88

Today

$88

11-30

$176

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12-04

$81

The cheapest trip from Whitecourt to Calgary was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $177 for a bus ticket from Whitecourt to Calgary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-12-04.