What is the distance between Red Deer and Fort McMurray?

Red Deer and Fort McMurray are 324 miles (522 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Fort McMurray from Red Deer, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Quality Inn Hotel. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Red Deer to Fort McMurray from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Red Deer to Fort McMurray on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Flying J	9h 45m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
Bus	3:05pm	Flying J	7h 35m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Flying J	9h 35m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Quality Inn	12h 40m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Flying J	11h 15m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	No tags

Next departures for Red Deer to Fort McMurray on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25am	Flying J	11h 15m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Cheapest
	Bus	3:05pm	Flying J	7h 35m	10:40pm	Fort McMurray	Fastest
	Bus	8:25pm	Flying J	9h 45m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	No tags
Ebus AB + Red Arrow	Bus	11:05am	Quality Inn	11h 35m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
	Bus	2:15pm	Quality Inn	8h 25m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Red Deer to Fort McMurray

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Fort McMurray. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

323 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $167	Average Duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $92	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.6

Users have reported that the bus was comfortable and the drivers were attentive and considerate, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, there was an instance where one driver ran late but attempted to make up for lost time by reaching high speeds during the trip.

Rider Express Red Deer Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

Nice empty bus .. driver ran late . Reached high speeds trying to complete trip on time. Upto 120km /hr.

Derek M.

December 25, 2024

The Bus was comfortable & the Drivers were attentive & considerate. It was a very pleasant trip

Lynn B.

May 21, 2023

The bus driver was very rude

Rachel C.

April 1, 2025

Red Arrow

4.5/54,618 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Cold Shot

4/56,199 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Customers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful drivers who were punctual. The buses were noted for being clean and comfortable, especially the larger 24-passenger ones. Some minor concerns included unclear stop durations, lack of Wi-Fi information, and limited legroom in seats.

Cold Shot Red Deer Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

The seats are way to close together and too small I had buddy's elbows jabbing into my waist the whole trip and we are both small. Kid behind me was screaming and grabbing my seat therefore pulling my hair. Guy was on his phone talking with the speaker so loud. It was the worst trip ever, I will never take that bus again.

Kimberly S.

September 4, 2024

I was surprised it was a van. It was clean. The driver was well dressed and a good driver. Very helpful with my luggage. And definitely on time.

Nicole H.

July 9, 2024

It was great, friendly drivers, perfect amount t of rest stops.. all In all it was great

Melissa B.

August 11, 2023

Ebus

4.5/514,606 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting that drivers and assistance staff were respectful. The bus was clean, and passengers felt comfortable and confident in the driver's skills.

Ebus Red Deer Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

On the stretch from Red Deer to Edmonton driver friendliness was welcomed. Bus was clean & I was comfortable & confident in the drivers skill.

Judy L.

April 27, 2024

Bus staff was good. Edmonton office staff was impolite and during the transfer there was confusion about bus departure time, and when it came time to board there was no announcement of boarding.

Jordan N.

November 26, 2020

The driver from red deer to edmonton, was very rude to the poor women that didnt know how to turn her ringer off! She explained she didnt know how and said he didnt care, dont make me pull over! I was appolled at his responce and im sure everyone on bus was aswell!

Mike M.

November 4, 2019

The Canada Bus

4/54,578 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Red Deer and Fort McMurray?

Stops in Red Deer

A - Greyhound Station

B - Quality Inn

C - Sorenson Transit Station

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 traveling from Red Deer to Fort McMurray by bus

What is the distance between Red Deer and Fort McMurray?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Red Deer to 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

11/13

$61

11/14

$60

Today

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11/16

$60

11/17

$51

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11/20

$51

The cheapest trip from Red Deer to Fort McMurray was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $111 for a bus ticket from Red Deer to Fort McMurray based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Red Arrow 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.