How far is Fort McMurray from Slave Lake?

The distance separating Fort McMurray and Slave Lake is 164 miles (265 km).

Bus Fort McMurray to Slave Lake from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fort McMurray to Slave Lake on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:15pm	Fort McMurray (Thickwood Blvd)	9h 50m	3:05am	Sawridge Travel Center	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:40 AM MST.

Get from Fort McMurray to Slave Lake

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Cold Shot

4/56,203 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

According to customer reviews, the trip had some rough parts on the road. However, there were positive comments about a cute driver during the journey. On the other hand, there were complaints about a bus breakdown that resulted in a 3-hour wait for another bus to arrive.

Cold Shot Fort McMurray Slave Lake recent customer reviews

The trip was great minus .. the rough parts on the road .. mine drive was cute on the way to slave ..

Ryan G.

May 26, 2023

Bus broke down and had to wate 3 hours for anew bud to get us

Elgin C.

February 17, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fort McMurray to Slave Lake by bus

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$112

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$113

The cheapest trip from Fort McMurray to Slave Lake was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $112

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 Slave Lake, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $112 to $113 for a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Slave Lake based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-11-24.