What is the distance between Athabasca and Fort McMurray?

The distance between Athabasca and Fort McMurray is around 254 km (158 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Athabasca to Fort McMurray?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Athabasca Bus Stop, in Athabasca, and end it at Quality Inn Hotel, in Fort McMurray.

Bus Athabasca to Fort McMurray from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Athabasca to Fort McMurray on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:50am	Husky Gas Station	3h 20m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Husky Gas Station	3h 10m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:41 AM MST.

Get from Athabasca to Fort McMurray

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

254 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Cold Shot

4/56,199 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 6199 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Cold Shot ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Cold Shot Athabasca Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

Bus was on time for pickup & we arrived 20-25 min early. However, seats were uncomfortable & the bus was very noisy & rough. Was difficult to sleep as I had hoped during an early morning travel.

Eileen D.

September 24, 2025

We were sold a ticket a day in advance I begin to attempt to confirm pickup location 4 hours before and 2 hours after scheduled pick up time we were told the bus wasn’t running today. No one will address the question of how we will be refunded.

Jackson H.

January 18, 2019

I enjoyed the trip

Casiano Iii I.

July 30, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Athabasca and Fort McMurray?

Stops in Athabasca

A - Athabasca Bus Stop

B - Athabasca

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Athabasca to Fort McMurray by bus

What is the distance between Athabasca and Fort McMurray?
The distance between Athabasca and Fort McMurray is around 254 km (158 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Athabasca to Fort McMurray?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Athabasca Bus Stop, in Athabasca, and end it at Quality Inn Hotel, in Fort McMurray.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$53

11-15

$53

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$53

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$53

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The cheapest trip from Athabasca to Fort McMurray was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $53 for a bus ticket from Athabasca to Fort McMurray based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-17.