Rider Express popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton → Calgary | First and last departures8:10am — 7:15pm | Average duration3h 45m | Minimum priceUS$15 | |
| Calgary → Edmonton | First and last departures6:30am — 6:20pm | Average duration3h 58m | Minimum priceUS$15 | |
| Ottawa → Toronto | First and last departures12:30am — 11:59pm | Average duration5h 9m | Minimum priceUS$26 | |
| Toronto → Ottawa | First and last departures12:15am — 11:45pm | Average duration4h 58m | Minimum priceUS$26 | |
| St. Laurent → Union Station | First and last departures8:50am — 11:59pm | Average duration5h 34m | Minimum priceUS$26 |
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Rider Express’s Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures1457
- Cities74
- Countries1
- Routes1353
About Rider Express
Rider Express is a Canadian intercity bus company that was founded in 2017. The company is headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, and it currently operates routes in Western and Eastern Canada.
Rider Express's mission is to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, and convenient intercity bus service throughout the country, allowing travelers to explore Canada conveniently and on a budget by bus.
The company offers a variety of features and amenities that make it a great choice for travelers and, in many cases, it is the best option for intercity travel in Canada, especially in smaller towns.
Where to travel with Rider Express? Coverage and network
Rider Express currently operates routes in the following provinces:
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Considering all cities and towns, Rider Express travels to more than 70 cities in Canada. This number includes the 11 major cities that Rider Express serves directly, as well as the smaller towns and cities that are served by connecting routes.
The buses usually make stops in smaller towns on trips between larger cities, so travelers have a wide variety of destinations to choose from when booking tickets. Rider Express is constantly expanding its network, so it is possible that the number of cities served will increase shortly.
Rider Express wins a Travellers' Best Award
Rider Express has recently been honoured with a Travellers' Best Award, recognizing its status as the Most Popular bus company in Canada. Renowned for its extensive network spanning over 70 destinations nationwide, Rider Express has emerged as the preferred choice among travellers.
The company's emphasis on affordability, service quality, and passenger comfort has contributed to its popularity. With a dedication to establishing diverse route options, Rider Express continues to cater to the travel needs of Canadian travellers.
Amenities on Rider Express buses
Travellers riding with the company can expect comfortable buses, equipped with a variety of features that make the trip more convenient for travelers. These features include:
Reclining seats
Free Wi-Fi
Power outlets
Individual reading lights
Washrooms
Air conditioning
Wheelchair-accessible buses
If you are looking for a comfortable, convenient, and reliable way to travel across Canada, Rider Express is a great option.
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* In an effort to provide easy access to more destinations throughout Ontario, Rider Express partnered with Ontario Northland and allows travelers to access a wider range of schedules. You can see the additional routes in red in the map.
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Rider Express User Reviews
Rider Express receives praise for having courteous and helpful drivers, with some passengers appreciating the smooth journey and well-announced routes. However, there are recurring concerns about non-functional power outlets, limited communication from drivers regarding stops or itineraries, infrequent rest breaks on long trips, and occasional delays in schedule adherence.
The bus ride from Lloydminster to Edmonton can use a bit more working on. There was way more passengers that had their devices speakers on to where everyone can hear their cell phones as well as their discussions on their phones. The transfer of bus drivers could go more smoothly, as one passenger either at the stop or not and the driver wasted more time waiting or making a call to find out if the passenger was coming or not. Greyhound and Red Arrow did not wait nor waist anyone else’s time for one passenger. As they were on a time frame and kept to the schedule. The bus ride from Edmonton to Calgary went smoothly. The driver introduced himself and let everyone know about the etiquettes of the bus, he also let everyone know the stops and times and how long the stop in Red Deer would be. He was very courteous to each passenger and checked to see if we were comfortable. I would like to give a shout out to this bus driver his name is Kelly and highly recommend this driver.
Yjow-zeh M.
It was an okay trip overall. It's hard for me to sleep on the bus anyway so I won't blame that but I was definitely uncomfortable for a lot of the ride. Seemed like the A/C was off and so the ride was quite hot as well. Drivers seemed nice/ friendly enough. We also arrived about 30-45 minutes after the suggested arrival time. I sat in the back seats so the bathroom door became an issue because it kept opening on its own but at least it was clean. Would not recommend sitting in the last seats because the seats don't recline as well as others and the bathroom is right next to you. As for departure location (St-Laurent), you should add more info because just saying St. Laurent is quite vague and even as a tech-savvy traveler, it wasn't very clear which is not a great feeling when your ride is at midnight. Traveling at night was convenient though and lots of people were on the bus.
Devin W.
I never been to the bus because the loction for pick up doesn't exist anymore
Yergalem Belay M.
Excellent service and on time. Will definitely use again.
Valerie G.
On time and driver was very time specific :)
Cindy A.
Didn’t even drop off at the airport, left to walk more than a kilometre away.
Rayhan M.
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Popular Routes, Destinations and Stations
Top Bus Lines
Curious about the busiest routes of Rider Express? Here's where most of our passengers are heading!
- Toronto to Niagara FallsUS$17
- Calgary to BanffUS$21
- Ottawa to TorontoUS$36
- Edmonton to CalgaryUS$30
- Toronto to OttawaUS$36
- Niagara Falls to TorontoUS$17
- Calgary to EdmontonUS$31
- London to TorontoUS$25
- Toronto to LondonUS$25
- Banff to CalgaryUS$22
- Kingston to TorontoUS$31
- Calgary to CanmoreUS$17
- Toronto to KingstonUS$31
- Vancouver to KamloopsUS$71
- Calgary to VancouverUS$135
- Banff to Lake LouiseUS$25
- Kamloops to VancouverUS$72
- Canmore to CalgaryUS$18
- Kitchener to TorontoUS$17
- Ottawa to Niagara FallsUS$48
- Toronto to KitchenerUS$17
- Saskatoon to EdmontonUS$44
- Calgary to Lake LouiseUS$26
- Edmonton to VancouverUS$174
- Saskatoon to CalgaryUS$83
Top Destinations
From big cities to hidden gems, these are the places Rider Express can take you on your next adventure!
- Buses to Calgary
- Buses to Edmonton
- Buses to Vancouver
- Buses to Toronto
- Buses to Ottawa
- Buses to Kamloops
- Buses to Banff
- Buses to Saskatoon
- Buses to London
- Buses to Surrey
- Buses to Red Deer
- Buses to Abbotsford
- Buses to Regina
- Buses to Kingston
- Buses to Revelstoke
- Buses to Canmore
- Buses to Kitchener
- Buses to Lake Louise
- Buses to Golden
- Buses to Grande Prairie
- Buses to Kelowna
- Buses to Fort McMurray
- Buses to Chilliwack
- Buses to Salmon Arm
- Buses to Lloydminster
Top Stations and Locations
Need to know where to catch Rider Express? We've got a list of our main stops to help plan your trip.
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Downtown - 10180 105 St NW
- Brewster Depot
- Esso - 1185 Division St.
- Husky/ESSO, Marquis Dr.
- Whitby GO
- St. Catharines
- Esso Station - 6550 Main Ave
- Middleton Ave
- Husky
- Macs - 4619 50 Ave
- Radway - Husky Bus Stop
- Petro-Canada
- Esso
Most popular airports and destinations
Flying part of the way? See where Rider Express can connect you to popular airports and help you reach your final stop!
- Pearson Toronto Airport to Niagara Falls
- Toronto to Pearson Toronto Airport
- Edmonton to Calgary International Airport
- Hamilton to Pearson Toronto Airport
- Ottawa to Pearson Toronto Airport