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Operated by: Cold ShotCold Shot
1:30PM
3h50m
5:20PM
Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.
Cheapest
Calgary - Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE
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Operated by: Cold ShotCold Shot
11:45PM
4h
3:45AM
Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.
2nd Cheapest
Calgary - Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: The Canada BusThe Canada Bus
12:00PM
2h40m
2:40PM
Edmonton - Southgate LRT
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Calgary - Crossiron Mills
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Operated by: Cold ShotCold Shot
2:00PM
3h20m
5:20PM
Edmonton - Edmonton - Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW
Calgary - Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE
Operated by: Cold ShotCold Shot
1:30PM
3h25m
4:55PM
Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.
Calgary - Centex Memorial Drive
Bus Edmonton to Calgary: Trip Overview

Bus Edmonton to Calgary: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses92
Earliest bus departure12:25 AM
Distance171 miles (275 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Edmonton to Calgary Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures92
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:25AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$27
Average Ticket Price$44
Minimum Trip Duration2h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h30m
Distance171 miles (275 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteRed Arrow, Rider Express, Ebus, The Canada Bus, Cold Shot
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edmonton - Calgary

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Calgary without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Edmonton to Calgary takes around 3h 30m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 175 miles (282 km) that separate the two cities.

Edmonton and Calgary are 175 miles (282 km) apart.

About 92 buses travel this route daily, provided by Red Arrow, Rider Express and Ebus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Edmonton to Calgary may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Edmonton to Calgary as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 12:25 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:45 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Edmonton to Calgary leave from Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW and arrive at North Red Arrow Office. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $30 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Calgary from Edmonton.

The bus ticket costs $44 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $30 and $114, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Edmonton to Calgary is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 5h 20m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Calgary before making your way back to Edmonton.

Once in Calgary, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are TELUS Spark, Glenbow Museum, Calaway Park, Olympic Plaza and Calgary Zoo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$27
03/18
$27
Today
$27
03/20
$27
03/21
$27
03/22
$27
03/23
$27
03/24
$27
The cheapest trip from Edmonton to Calgary was searched and found on Mar 18, 2024 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $98 for a bus ticket from Edmonton to Calgary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually Ebus AB 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Edmonton to Calgary.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Edmonton to Calgary, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Edmonton to Calgary will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Edmonton to Calgary, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

Will you be returning to Edmonton by bus?

Bus from Calgary to Edmonton

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