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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Arrow + Cold Shot | Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | North Red Arrow Office | No tags | ||||
Rider Express + Cold Shot | Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | 1110 Panatella Blvd NW, Calgary North | No tags | ||||
Cold Shot + Red Arrow | Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | North Red Arrow Office | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Centex Memorial Drive | No tags |
Get from Slave Lake to Calgary
The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Customers consistently praise the bus service for its amazing and helpful staff, as well as clean buses. The drivers are noted for providing a safe ride. Additionally, users appreciate the timely arrivals and comfortable seats with quick Wi-Fi transfers. However, some have mentioned that not all mobile chargers were functional during their trips.
Cold Shot Slave Lake Calgary recent customer reviews
The seats on the bus from slave lake to Edmonton were very small and crammed together, the bus was cold and I got everything wet from the window condensation.
Malcolm L.
Staff was absolutely amazing and helpful in every way! Bus was very clean! Drivers did not make the ride feel unsafe in anyway!
Colton M.
They say they provide wifi, but actually they dont!! Also the bus arrived 1 hour late!
Samara H.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Slave Lake to Calgary by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Slave Lake to Calgary?
The cheapest bus tickets from Slave Lake to Calgary start from $85. The average price for this route is around $97. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Slave Lake to Calgary?
The average bus trip duration from Slave Lake to Calgary is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 294 miles (474 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Cold Shot.
Which bus companies service the Slave Lake to Calgary route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Slave Lake to Calgary?
The earliest bus departs from Slave Lake to Calgary at 10:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Slave Lake to Calgary?
A bus trip from Slave Lake to Calgary generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Slave Lake to Calgary was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $87To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Slave Lake to Calgary, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $87 to $87 for a bus ticket from Slave Lake to Calgary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-12-03.
