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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer. Traveling by bus from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer usually takes around 7 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Red Arrow Motorcoach bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 177 mi (285 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 50m |
Cheapest price | US$74.81 |
Most frequent service | Red Arrow Motorcoach |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer. Red Arrow Motorcoach connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Red Arrow Motorcoach | 3 | 7h 2m | US$83.53 |
Red Arrow buses connect popular destinations throughout Alberta in luxurious buses with the best amenities. Passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, movies, power outlets, and extra legroom. Free water and snacks available for purchase round out the high-end vehicle's offerings. Red Arrow runs 3 trips each day from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer, and tickets on this route usually cost about .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 285 kilometers from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Red Deer, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Fort MacLeod to Red Deer, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Fort MacLeod?
Main departure station: Circle K Shell Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Fort MacLeod.
All bus stations in Fort MacLeod:
Circle K Shell Station
Where does the bus arrive in Red Deer?
Main arrival station: Red Deer Quality Inn
All buses from Fort MacLeod arrive at one main station in Red Deer.
Bus stations in Red Deer:
Red Deer Quality Inn
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