Find coaches from Fort McMurray to Red Deer

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Next departures from Fort McMurray to Red Deer on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Cold Shot
Fort McMurray - Marshall St
Flying JCheapest
Cold Shot
Fort McMurray - Hardin St
Flying JFastest
Red Arrow + Ebus AB
10013 MacDonald Ave
Quality InnNo tags
Rider Express
Fort McMurray
Flying JNo tags
Cold Shot
Fort McMurray - Marshall St
Flying JNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Fort McMurray to Red Deer

Bus
Average priceUS$66 - US$185Average duration10h
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$37 - US$93Average duration6h 15m
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Fort McMurray to Red Deer

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Red Deer. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 15mAverage duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort McMurray to Red Deer: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$100
Average bus trip duration10h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure07:45
Distance322 miles
Latest bus departure09:10

Fort McMurray to Red Deer Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Fort McMurray to Red Deer. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Fort McMurray to Red Deer from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Red Deer from Fort McMurray, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort McMurray - Red Deer

  1. How far is Red Deer from Fort McMurray by coach?

    The journey from Fort McMurray to Red Deer by coach covers an approximate distance of 324 miles (522 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Red Deer from Fort McMurray without flying?

    To travel from Fort McMurray to Red Deer without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/10
US$61
07/10
US$61
Today
US$61
09/10
US$61
10/10
US$61
11/10
US$74
12/10
No data
13/10
US$74
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort McMurray to Red Deer was searched and found on 6 Oct 2025 with a price of US$61

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

You can expect to pay from US$61 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Red Deer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$61, which is on 2025-10-10.

Usually Rider Express 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Fort McMurray and Red Deer!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Fort McMurray to Red Deer, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Fort McMurray to Red Deer.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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