Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Centex Memorial Drive | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Centex Memorial Drive | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Cold Shot Terminal, #6 1313 44 Ave NE | No tags | ||||
Cold Shot + Sun Dog Tours | Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Centex Memorial Drive | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sawridge Travel Center | Centex Memorial Drive | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:01 AM MST.
Get from Slave Lake to Calgary
The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $123, 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 travelling 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 $123. The average price for this route is around $141. 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 travel time from Slave Lake to Calgary is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 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 bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $124To 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 $124 to $127 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 $126 which is on 2026-01-14.
