How can I travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Calgary without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Calgary from Fort McMurray by bus?

Traveling from Fort McMurray to Calgary takes about 10h 55m on average, although the fastest bus will take 8h 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 408 miles (657 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

Fort McMurray and Calgary are 408 miles (657 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

The majority of buses traveling from Fort McMurray to Calgary start their journey at Quality Inn Hotel and wind up at North Red Arrow Office. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $55.

How much are the bus tickets from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

The bus ticket costs $105 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $55 and $268, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

What are the best sights and things to do in Calgary?

Once in Calgary, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Prince's Island Park, Calaway Park, Studio Bell and Olympic Plaza.

Fort McMurray to Calgary Bus Tickets

TodayMay 7

TomorrowMay 8

from $78

FriMay 9

from $78

SatMay 10

from $79

SunMay 11

from $132

MonMay 12

from $75

TueMay 13

from $78

WedMay 14

from $78

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 8 at 7:45am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Marshall St
Arrival time: May 8 at 5:20pm
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE
Operated by: Cold Shot
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 8 at 8:00am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Hardin St
Arrival time: May 8 at 4:55pm
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Centex Memorial Drive
Operated by: Cold Shot
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 55m
Departure time: May 8 at 8:00am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Hardin St
Arrival time: May 8 at 5:20pm
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE
Operated by: Cold Shot
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 20m
Departure time: May 8 at 9:00am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: 10013 MacDonald Ave
Arrival time: May 8 at 7:35pm
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: North Red Arrow Office
Operated by: Red Arrow
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 35m
Departure time: May 8 at 9:10am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray
Arrival time: May 8 at 10:25pm
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Marlborough Mall - Entrance 1
Operated by: Rider Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fort McMurray to Calgary.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $268	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$70 - $111	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Fort McMurray to Calgary

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Calgary. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 45mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort McMurray to Calgary: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105

Average bus trip duration10h 55m

Number of daily buses36

Earliest bus departure7:45am

Distance407 miles (655 km)

Latest bus departure5:40pm

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Rider Express

4/515,746 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting the excellent and approachable drivers who demonstrate humility, punctuality, and respect. The buses are generally clean; however, there was a report of an unpleasant smell on one route that wasn't addressed by the driver. Overall satisfaction remains high among passengers.

Rider Express Fort McMurray Calgary recent customer reviews

I loved the humbleness of the drivers,being punctual and respect they showed to the passengers. Nothing i dislike about the rider express.

Hassan I.

April 20, 2025

Bus was good, comfy good driver. But second bus to go to Calgary from Edmonton was at least an hour late to pick us up

Tanner B.

December 26, 2024

The bus was very late. We had to stand for a long while in the cold due to their mismanagement.

Hajab T.

December 22, 2024

Red Arrow

4.5/54,379 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Users have expressed satisfaction with the comfortable and quick ride provided by the service. Additionally, they appreciated the helpfulness of the employees during their travel experience.

Red Arrow Motorcoach Fort McMurray Calgary recent customer reviews

Bus from Edmonton to calgary had no air conditioning. And I didn't expected to wait 2 hours for transfer. Please next time give a warning and squedule

Alexandre F.

September 11, 2017

Very comfortable

Crystal H.

February 13, 2025

Very smooth and enjoyable

Adedamola O.

November 3, 2024

Ebus

4.5/513,820 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Customers generally found their journey to be relaxing and comfortable. However, there were some expectations for coffee, water, and snacks during the trip that were not met.

Ebus Fort McMurray Calgary recent customer reviews

Fort McMurray To Edmonton Bus: wifi worked only intermittently but driver was nice to call out ETA to various stations near Edmonton ; Edmonton to Calgary Bus: wifi didnt work and driver as well as station was informed of the problem, but still they never reset or restarted the wifi connection to see if problem can be fixed, also driver didnt call out ETA to station near calgary so for first time bus rider it was hard to gauge exact arrival.

Prafulbhai P.

November 20, 2023

The whole trip was good, just only we were supposed to have coffee, water and snacks, thru the trip, but there was nothing

Gholam Hossein S.

July 11, 2023

The first bus driver was amazing and had great communication! The second bus driver could work on his communication though

Khaila M.

November 10, 2020

Cold Shot

4/55,897 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Users generally appreciate the affordability and convenience of the service, highlighting professional drivers and pleasant staff. The buses are noted for being comfortable with adequate legroom on some routes. However, there were mentions of temperature discomfort due to heating issues or cold drafts when doors were left open at stops. Some users also pointed out a lack of onboard amenities like toilets and charging facilities, while others mentioned that certain buses could use maintenance improvements. Overall, many found it worth the price despite these minor concerns.

Cold Shot Fort McMurray Calgary recent customer reviews

Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The bus was comfortable and warm. Will definitely use this service again. Very convenient.

Cindy G.

March 1, 2025

Today roads were bad we got home very late 14 hours on the road but safely first I'm not complaining, I know them drivers r Great

Johnny M.

January 18, 2025

I travelled for the first time with cold shot .earlier I travelled with red arrows and I found no difference between them. Actually from Edmonton to Calgary was very better service. Hope cold Shot will maintain their quality service or can upgrade from fort Mcmurray to Edmonton. Best Wishes

Syeda S.

January 16, 2025

CA bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Ontario Northland, Valley Transit, New York Trailways, OurBus

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Where are the popular stops in Fort McMurray and Calgary?

Stops in Fort McMurray

A - Quality Inn Hotel

B - Peter Pond Mall

C - Sawridge Hotel

D - Downtown Red Arrow Office

E - Pebble Beach

F - Athabasca Lodge

Stops in Calgary

A - North Red Arrow Office

B - Crossiron Mills

C - Calgary International Airport

D - Whitehorn LRT

E - Downtown Greyhound Station

F - Brentwood

Frequently asked questions for your trip Fort McMurray - Calgary

How can I travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary without flying?
How long does it take to get to Calgary from Fort McMurray by bus?
What is the travel distance from Fort McMurray to Calgary?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort McMurray to Calgary?
What is the most affordable way to travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary?
How much are the bus tickets from Fort McMurray to Calgary?
What are the best sights and things to do in Calgary?

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

Best price found

05/05

$133

05/06

$133

Today

$133

05/08

$79

05/09

$78

05/10

$79

05/11

$133

05/12

$76

The cheapest trip from Fort McMurray to Calgary was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $76

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 Calgary, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $76 to $133 for a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Calgary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-05-12.

Usually Red Arrow 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 Fort McMurray to Calgary.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Fort McMurray to Calgary, 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 Calgary.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

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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Frequently asked questions for your trip Fort McMurray - Calgary

How can I travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary without flying?

How long does it take to get to Calgary from Fort McMurray by bus?

What is the travel distance from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

What is the most affordable way to travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

How much are the bus tickets from Fort McMurray to Calgary?

What are the best sights and things to do in Calgary?

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