How far is Grande Prairie from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray is around 498 km (309 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at O/A Metobe Transport Bus Stop, in Grande Prairie, and end it at Quality Inn Hotel, in Fort McMurray.

Bus Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	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

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 Thursday at 3:57 AM 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 $119, 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

4/56,212 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 6212 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 $119

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

4.5/54,636 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Ebus

4.5/514,644 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Rider Express

4/517,660 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

How far is Grande Prairie from Fort McMurray?
The distance between Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray is around 498 km (309 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at O/A Metobe Transport Bus Stop, in Grande Prairie, and end it at Quality Inn Hotel, in 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

11-23

$212

11-24

$136

Today

$136

11-26

$136

11-27

$136

11-28

$136

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

The cheapest trip from Grande Prairie to Fort McMurray was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $136

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 $136 to $213 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 $136 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.