How do I get from Fort McMurray to Edmonton without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Edmonton without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?

The travel time from Fort McMurray to Edmonton is about 5h 15m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 4h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 235 miles (379 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Fort McMurray from Edmonton?

Fort McMurray and Edmonton are 235 miles (379 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Fort McMurray to Edmonton leave from Quality Inn Hotel and arrive at Northgate Rosslyn Hotel. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Fort McMurray to Edmonton by choosing to travel by bus. $25 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Edmonton from Fort McMurray.

How much does a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Edmonton cost?

The bus ticket costs $69 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $25 and $135, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Fort McMurray to Edmonton Bus Tickets

TomorrowApr 26

from $50

SunApr 27

from $73

MonApr 28

from $50

TueApr 29

from $40

WedApr 30

from $50

ThuMay 1

FriMay 2

from $50

SatMay 3

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 9:10am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray
Arrival time: April 26 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Edmonton
Destination location: Esso Gas Station - 26 Strathmoor Dr
Operated by: Rider Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 15m
Departure time: April 26 at 7:45am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray - Marshall St
Arrival time: April 26 at 1:00pm
Destination city: Edmonton
Destination location: Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.
Operated by: Cold Shot
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m
Departure time: April 26 at 8:15am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: 10013 MacDonald Ave
Arrival time: April 26 at 1:45pm
Destination city: Edmonton
Destination location: Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW
Operated by: Ebus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 30m
Departure time: April 26 at 9:00am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: 10013 MacDonald Ave
Arrival time: April 26 at 2:20pm
Destination city: Edmonton
Destination location: Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW
Operated by: Red Arrow
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 20m
Departure time: April 26 at 9:10am
Departure city: Fort McMurray
Departure location: Fort McMurray
Arrival time: April 26 at 1:55pm
Destination city: Edmonton
Destination location: Edmonton South
Operated by: Rider Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 45m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fort McMurray to Edmonton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $135	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $69	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Fort McMurray to Edmonton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edmonton. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort McMurray to Edmonton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69

Average bus trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure7:45am

Distance233 miles (375 km)

Latest bus departure5:40pm

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Rider Express

4/515,640 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting courteous and professional drivers, comfortable seating, spacious interiors, and affordable fares. Many appreciated the smooth rides and punctuality of departures. While a few mentioned minor issues like limited stops or charging ports not working consistently, overall satisfaction remains high due to excellent customer care and reliable travel services provided by Rider Express.

Rider Express Fort McMurray Edmonton recent customer reviews

Bus was on time. We stopped by at the bus station for a break. Arrived on time. Bus was clean, and a washroom was available in bus

Danielle Elysha P.

April 11, 2025

It’s good. the toilet isn’t good though the water is splashing out of the toilet bowl when I came in wasn’t able to pee because of it. Should have it repaired. Other than that all was good.

Reina A.

April 11, 2025

Excellent lots of legroom, excellent driver, very efficient driver good bus ride

Madonna L.

March 19, 2025

Red Arrow

4.5/54,363 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Passengers have shared positive experiences with Red Arrow, highlighting the friendly and professional staff, clean buses, comfortable seating, and timely service. Many appreciated the safe driving and courteous behavior of drivers. While some noted minor issues like leftover garbage or limited legroom in certain seats, these did not significantly impact their overall satisfaction.

Red Arrow Fort McMurray Edmonton recent customer reviews

Comfy seats. Pretty loud rickety bus but thankfully i had noise cancelling headphones. Would prefer if the bus stopped closer to the airport

Michelle F.

April 10, 2025

The driver was smooth and professional Robert Zeleweski or whatever his last name was but he was professional

Mohamed A.

April 7, 2025

I loved my driver he was very professional and very sweet too. It was clean we left and arrived on time and it was just overall a great trip!

Nora B.

April 2, 2025

Ebus

4.5/513,778 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Ebus receives high praise from users for its comfortable and enjoyable rides, with many highlighting the friendly and helpful staff. The service is consistently described as excellent, featuring clean buses, accommodating personnel, and reliable amenities like Wi-Fi. While some noted minor issues such as tight seating space or non-functional sockets, overall satisfaction remains very positive among travelers.

Ebus Fort McMurray Edmonton recent customer reviews

The trip was awesome, very smooth and the driver very professional. I didn't know when we got to Edmonton.

Chijioke M.

January 19, 2025

Always love riding in Ebus, no complaints, driver/FA super friendly and nice. 5 stars.

Rio D.

March 5, 2024

Comfy and safe ride. The wifi is great too! we can choose any seat we want but first come first serve basis for the seats.

Karen Rose F.

December 29, 2023

Cold Shot

4/55,869 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

Passengers frequently commend the drivers for their friendliness, politeness, and excellent driving skills. Many users appreciate the affordability of services and find it a good travel option despite some minor issues like uncomfortable seats or cold temperatures on board. Some reviews mention that amenities could be improved with items such as bottled water or snacks during trips.

Cold Shot Fort McMurray Edmonton recent customer reviews

The bus was so noisy in it's construction of banging, knocking, and no suspension to speak of whenever going over a rough patch of road. Felt very sorry for our courteous and polite and experienced driver having to put up with that.

Mary R.

March 7, 2025

Bus was 15mins late,was cold and WIFI on off. The driver was courteous and helpful.

Besty C.

February 22, 2025

Punctuality would be an understatement to describe how on time we were from pick up to drop off👏🏾. The heating was so good especially for Fort McMurray’s weather

Ngumeritiza K.

February 5, 2025

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

Fort McMurray to Edmonton Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Fort McMurray to Edmonton.

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

Where are the popular stops in Fort McMurray and Edmonton?

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 Edmonton

A - Northgate Rosslyn Hotel

B - Downtown Edmonton, 10014 104 St NW

C - Downtown - 10180 105 St NW

D - Edmonton International Airport

E - Southgate LRT

F - Kingsway / Royal Alex (D)

Frequently asked questions for your trip Fort McMurray - Edmonton

How do I get from Fort McMurray to Edmonton without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?
How far is Fort McMurray from Edmonton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?
How much does a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Edmonton cost?

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

Best price found

04/23

$73

04/24

$73

Today

$73

04/26

$50

04/27

$73

04/28

$50

04/29

$40

04/30

$50

The cheapest trip from Fort McMurray to Edmonton was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Edmonton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $73 for a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Edmonton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-04-29.

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

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 Edmonton!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Fort McMurray to Edmonton.

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 Edmonton.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Fort McMurray to Edmonton.

Did you know?

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 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Fort McMurray and Edmonton?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Fort McMurray - Edmonton

How do I get from Fort McMurray to Edmonton without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?

How far is Fort McMurray from Edmonton?

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

What is the cheapest way to travel from Fort McMurray to Edmonton?

How much does a bus ticket from Fort McMurray to Edmonton cost?

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