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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Red Deer to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Red Deer to Vancouver usually takes around 17 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 16 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 456 mi (733 km) |
| Shortest duration | 16h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $191.97 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Red Deer to Vancouver?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Red Deer to Vancouver. Rider Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 2 | 17h 40m | $194.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 733 kilometers from Red Deer to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes 16 hours and 5 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.
"Because many passengers travel from Red Deer to Vancouver at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Red Deer to Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Vancouver
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Red Deer?
Main departure station: 6607 67 St
Most buses depart from the main station in Red Deer.
All bus stations in Red Deer:
6607 67 St
Where does the bus arrive in Vancouver?
Main arrival station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
All buses from Red Deer arrive at one main station in Vancouver.
Bus stations in Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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