How far is Calgary from Fort McMurray by coach?

The journey from Fort McMurray to Calgary by coach covers an approximate distance of 408 miles (657 km).

Is there a way to reach Calgary from Fort McMurray without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus from Fort McMurray to Calgary from US$71 | Compare & Save up to 47%

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from US$77

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from US$77

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from US$77

Fri27 Jun

from US$77

Sat28 Jun

from US$77

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from US$101

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: 24 June at 07:45
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Marshall St
Arrival time: 24 June at 17:20
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 the: Fastest
Departure time: 24 June at 08:00
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Hardin St
Arrival time: 24 June at 16:55
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Centex Memorial Drive
Operated by: Cold Shot
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 55m
Departure time: 24 June at 08:00
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Hardin St
Arrival time: 24 June at 17:20
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE
Operated by: Cold Shot
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 20m
Departure time: 24 June at 09:00
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: 10013 MacDonald Ave
Arrival time: 24 June at 19:25
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: Crossiron Mills
Operated by: Red Arrow + Ebus
Red Arrow + Ebus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 25m
Departure time: 24 June at 09:00
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: 10013 MacDonald Ave
Arrival time: 24 June at 19:35
Destination city: Calgary
Destination location: North Red Arrow Office
Operated by: Red Arrow
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 35m

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Fort McMurray to Calgary

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$75 - US$270	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average priceUS$70 - US$111	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Fort McMurray to Calgary

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Calgary. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7h 30mAverage duration

US$70Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort McMurray to Calgary: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$106

Average bus trip duration11h 10m

Number of daily buses34.38554216867469

Earliest bus departure07:45

Distance400 miles

Latest bus departure17:40

Compare bus companies

Red Arrow

4.5/54,429 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.

11 September 2017

Very comfortable

Crystal H.

13 February 2025

Very smooth and enjoyable

Adedamola O.

3 November 2024

Rider Express

4/516,125 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

The second part of my journey was cancelled so i had to book a later time for that extending my trip by 4 hours. Then the bus was 45 minutes late. At the rest stop the bus bathroom was in use and the driver said we arent having a break because he had to drive back after he droppes us off. When i said its not fair he told me he would call the police cause i talk to much. Ive been taking rider express for 8 months. By far my worst experience. Will never ride with them again

Jay D.

20 May 2025

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.

20 April 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.

26 December 2024

Ebus

4.5/513,989 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.

20 November 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.

11 July 2023

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

Khaila M.

10 November 2020

Cold Shot

4/55,979 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

Were supposed to leave at 7:45am but for some reason we left at 8:50am, the driver or the lady in the office did not provide any details as to why we are going late. bus was rushing, it felt unsafe and we didnt have a stop at grassland. We didnt stop so we can catch up the bus from edmonton to calgary.

Kenneth C.

22 June 2025

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

Cindy G.

1 March 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.

18 January 2025

CA Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Ontario Northland, Valley Transit, New York Trailways, Ebus

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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 - Calgary International Airport

C - Crossiron Mills

D - Whitehorn LRT

E - Downtown Greyhound Station

F - Brentwood

Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort McMurray - Calgary

How far is Calgary from Fort McMurray by coach?
The journey from Fort McMurray to Calgary by coach covers an approximate distance of 408 miles (657 km).
Is there a way to reach Calgary from Fort McMurray without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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

21/06

US$133

22/06

US$133

Today

US$133

24/06

US$71

25/06

US$71

26/06

US$71

27/06

US$71

28/06

US$73

The cheapest trip from Fort McMurray to Calgary was searched and found on 26 Jun 2025 with a price of US$71

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 US$71 to US$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 US$71, which is on 2025-06-26.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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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Ebus Fort McMurray Calgary recent customer reviews

Cold Shot Fort McMurray Calgary recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Fort McMurray and Calgary?

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