How much is the bus ticket from Whitecourt to Calgary?

The cheapest bus tickets from Whitecourt to Calgary start from $54. The average price for this route is around $81. 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?

The average bus trip duration from Whitecourt to Calgary is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Rider Express .

Which bus companies service the Whitecourt to Calgary route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express , Cold Shot , Red Arrow , Ebus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Whitecourt to Calgary?

The earliest bus departs from Whitecourt to Calgary at 10:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary?

A bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Whitecourt to Calgary?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Red Arrow , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4640 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Whitecourt to Calgary?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Red Arrow has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Whitecourt to Calgary?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Red Arrow , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Whitecourt to Calgary?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Red Arrow , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Whitecourt to Calgary from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Whitecourt to Calgary on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	7h 35m	6:45pm	1110 Panatella Blvd NW, Calgary North	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 5m	5:15pm	Downtown 4 Ave SE Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:20am	Husky Gas Station	7h	5:20pm	Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 20m	5:30pm	Marlborough Mall - Entrance 1	No tags
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	6h 50m	7:25pm	Crossiron Mills	No tags

Next departures for Whitecourt to Calgary on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	7h 35m	6:45pm	1110 Panatella Blvd NW, Calgary North	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 5m	5:15pm	Downtown 4 Ave SE Station	Fastest
Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 20m	5:30pm	Marlborough Mall - Entrance 1	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	8h 40m	7:50pm	Marlborough Mall - Entrance 1	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	8h 25m	7:35pm	Downtown 9 Ave SE Station	No tags

Next departures for Whitecourt to Calgary on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	9h 15m	9:50pm	Crossiron Mills	Cheapest
	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	7h	7:35pm	North Red Arrow Office	Fastest
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	9h 35m	10:10pm	North Red Arrow Office	No tags
	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	7h 20m	7:55pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	No tags
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	9h 55m	10:30pm	Downtown Ticket Office (606 5 Ave SW)	No tags

Next departures for Whitecourt to Calgary on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	7h 35m	6:45pm	1110 Panatella Blvd NW, Calgary North	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 5m	5:15pm	Downtown 4 Ave SE Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:20am	Husky Gas Station	7h	5:20pm	Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 20m	5:30pm	Marlborough Mall - Entrance 1	No tags
Cold Shot + Sun Dog Tours + Ebus AB	Bus	10:20am	Husky Gas Station	11h 30m	9:50pm	Crossiron Mills	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:17 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Whitecourt to Calgary

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Calgary. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

224 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $201	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $73	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.6

Based on 17728 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $54

Rider Express Whitecourt Calgary recent customer reviews

My bus was delayed in whitecourt by 3 hours causing me to miss my connection to calgary. Was not refunded.

Todd M.

April 8, 2025

Cold Shot

4/56,218 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Users have reported having a pleasant experience, highlighting the smoothness and quiet nature of their trips. However, some users noted that there is limited legroom available during the journey.

Cold Shot Whitecourt Calgary recent customer reviews

Late off the get go and there was no call to advise that once situated it was over booked so I had a half a seat to sit on for the entire duration, awful experience will never recommend nor will ever use this service again

Jake T.

December 7, 2021

I'm short and there isn't much leg room.

Cathy B.

December 6, 2024

Everything was good

Jose H.

August 3, 2023

Red Arrow

4.5/54,640 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Based on 4640 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Red Arrow ticket prices on this trip start at $141

Red Arrow Whitecourt Calgary recent customer reviews

Ride was smooth, refreshments were a surprise and a treat. Drivers were friendly, desk staff weren't as friendly. Toilet was broken. All in all, not bad.

Justin S.

July 22, 2019

Hands down best bus experience yet

Josh P.

July 12, 2019

Ebus

4.5/514,680 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
The cheapest bus tickets from Whitecourt to Calgary start from $54. The average price for this route is around $81. 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 Whitecourt to Calgary?
The average bus trip duration from Whitecourt to Calgary is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by Rider Express.
Which bus companies service the Whitecourt to Calgary route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express, Cold Shot, Red Arrow, Ebus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Whitecourt to Calgary?
The earliest bus departs from Whitecourt to Calgary at 10:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary?
A bus trip from Whitecourt to Calgary generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Whitecourt to Calgary?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Red Arrow, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4640 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Whitecourt to Calgary?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Red Arrow has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Whitecourt to Calgary?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Red Arrow, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Whitecourt to Calgary?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Red Arrow, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/01

No data

12/02

$57

Today

$62

12/04

$62

12/05

$62

12/06

$57

12/07

$124

12/08

$57

The cheapest trip from Whitecourt to Calgary was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $125 for a bus ticket from Whitecourt to Calgary based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-12-08.

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.