How far is Fort MacLeod from Red Deer?

The distance between the two cities is 177 miles (285 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer?

Most of the buses traveling from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer leave from Circle K Shell Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Fort MacLeod to Red Deer from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fort MacLeod to Red Deer on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	Circle K Shell Station	7h 35m	4:35pm	Quality Inn	Cheapest
Ebus AB + Red Arrow	Bus	9:00am	Circle K Shell Station	5h 5m	2:05pm	Quality Inn	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 1:57 PM MST.

Get from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Fort MacLeod and Red Deer?

Stops in Fort MacLeod

A
Circle K Shell Station
2351 7 Ave, Fort MacLeod, AB T0L, Canada
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Stops in Red Deer

A
Greyhound Station
4303 Gaetz Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z5
B
Quality Inn
7150 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 6A5, Canada
C
Sorenson Transit Station
49 Av @ 48 St, Red Deer, AB T4N 2R3, Canada

Compare bus companies

Ebus

4.5/514,651 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Red Arrow

4.5/54,637 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Based on 4637 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 $102

Red Arrow Fort MacLeod Red Deer recent customer reviews

It was my first time using Red Arrow and it was good. I loved my assigned seat 12A. I hope each time I use Red Arrow I will be able to use that seat. Thankyou Red Arrow.

Diane H.

August 20, 2019

CA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer by bus

How far is Fort MacLeod from Red Deer?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

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11/25

$58

Today

$43

11/27

$36

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12/01

$40

The cheapest trip from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $58 for a bus ticket from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-27.