How much is the bus ticket from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

The cheapest bus tickets from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray start from $118. The average price for this route is around $152. 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 Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

The average bus travel time from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 497 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 15m and is operated by Cold Shot .

Which bus companies service the Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Cold Shot , Red Arrow , Ebus , Rider Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

The earliest bus departs from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

A bus trip from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

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 4624 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

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 Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Grande Prairie	12h 25m	6:10am	Fort McMurray - Marshall St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	Grande Prairie	12h 15m	6:00am	Fort McMurray - Hardin St	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Podollan Inn	13h 10m	10:40pm	10013 MacDonald Ave	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Podollan Inn	12h 55m	10:25pm	Quality Inn Hotel	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:10 PM MST.

Get from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

497 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray?

Stops in Grande Prairie

A
O/A Metobe Transport Bus Stop
9918 121st Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4J1

Stops in Fort McMurray

A
Quality Inn Hotel
424 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R2, Canada
Visit page
B
Peter Pond Mall
9903-9911 Biggs Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H, Canada
C
Sawridge Hotel
530 MacKenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C8, Canada
D
Downtown Red Arrow Office
8217 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4P4, Canada
E
Pebble Beach
E Athabasca Hwy, Wood Buffalo, AB T0P, Canada
F
Athabasca Lodge
AB-63, Fort Mackay, AB T0P Canada

Compare bus companies

Cold Shot

4/56,213 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 6213 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 $118

Cold Shot Grande Prairie Fort McMurray recent customer reviews

Couldn’t take the ride. Paid 147$ for nothing, let the company grow. Thanks for the ride

Jeswin G.

October 21, 2023

It was a great ride,for the first time...was expecting a bigger bus.but it was comfortable..

Gavin H.

July 29, 2021

I was late for my daughters graduation

Isagani V.

June 7, 2025

Red Arrow

4.5/54,638 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Ebus

4.5/514,654 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Rider Express

4/517,672 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray 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 Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
The cheapest bus tickets from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray start from $118. The average price for this route is around $152. 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 Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
The average bus travel time from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 497 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 15m and is operated by Cold Shot.
Which bus companies service the Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Cold Shot, Red Arrow, Ebus, Rider Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
The earliest bus departs from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
A bus trip from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
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 4624 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Red Arrow has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
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

11-25

$136

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$136

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$136

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$136

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$135

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The cheapest trip from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $135

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

You can expect to pay from $135 to $212 for a bus ticket from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.