How much is the bus ticket from Whitecourt to Red Deer?

The cheapest bus tickets from Whitecourt to Red Deer start from $68. 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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?

The average bus travel time from Whitecourt to Red Deer is 5h, covering a distance of 238 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Rider Express .

Which bus companies service the Whitecourt to Red Deer route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Whitecourt to Red Deer?

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

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

A bus trip from Whitecourt to Red Deer generates an estimated 6 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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?

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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?

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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?

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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?

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 Red Deer from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Whitecourt to Red Deer on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	4h 20m	3:30pm	Flying J	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:20am	Husky Gas Station	5h	3:20pm	Flying J	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 15m	5:25pm	Flying J	No tags
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	5h 10m	5:45pm	Quality Inn	No tags
	Bus	8:55pm	Husky Gas Station	4h 50m	1:45am	Flying J	No tags

Next departures for Whitecourt to Red Deer on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	4h 20m	3:30pm	Flying J	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:10am	Whitecourt	6h 15m	5:25pm	Flying J	No tags

Next departures for Whitecourt to Red Deer on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Red Arrow + Ebus AB	Bus	12:35pm	5329 Govenlock Mountain Road	7h 50m	8:25pm	Quality Inn	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:45 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Whitecourt to Red Deer

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Red Deer. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5hAverage Duration

238 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $172	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,672 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 17672 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $68

Rider Express Whitecourt Red Deer recent customer reviews

I had to buy another ticket cuz I smelt like Marijuana and the bus driver wouldn't let me on

Danielle M.

March 2, 2025

Truly awesome drivers ! Very impressed !!!

Miranda C.

September 24, 2025

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 $97

Cold Shot Whitecourt Red Deer recent customer reviews

Great trip but Were running a bit late today, and they just threw the suitcases into the trailer

Katherina E.

June 14, 2024

Great trip

Ken C.

December 14, 2022

Red Arrow

4.5/54,638 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Ebus

4.5/514,653 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Whitecourt to Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
The cheapest bus tickets from Whitecourt to Red Deer start from $68. 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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?
The average bus travel time from Whitecourt to Red Deer is 5h, covering a distance of 238 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Rider Express.
Which bus companies service the Whitecourt to Red Deer route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express, Cold Shot, Red Arrow, Ebus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Whitecourt to Red Deer?
The earliest bus departs from Whitecourt to Red Deer at 10:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Whitecourt to Red Deer?
A bus trip from Whitecourt to Red Deer generates an estimated 6 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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?
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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?
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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?
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 Whitecourt to Red Deer?
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.

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$78

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$79

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$79

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The cheapest trip from Whitecourt to Red Deer was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $90 for a bus ticket from Whitecourt to Red Deer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-11-29.