4.0
Pros: Bus smelled of urine from the toilet. I felt like I was in the army with all the rules and directions. Cons: Too expensive, seat uncomfortable. Tips: Don’t expect anything.
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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Golden to Calgary. Traveling by bus from Golden to Calgary usually takes around 3 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 126 mi (204 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 10m |
Cheapest price | US$62.02 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Rider Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
Overall score for buses from Golden to Calgary
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Bus smelled of urine from the toilet. I felt like I was in the army with all the rules and directions. Cons: Too expensive, seat uncomfortable. Tips: Don’t expect anything.
US$62.94 is the average price of a bus ticket from Golden to Calgary. Any tickets cheaper than US$62.94 can be considered a good deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Golden to Calgary. 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 |
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Rider Express | 2 | 3h 26m | US$62.96 |
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 204 kilometers from Golden to Calgary. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Golden to Calgary, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Originally an outpost for the mounted police, Calgary has recently transformed into a commercial powerhouse and a top-tier destination for visitors of Canada. That said, the city’s rural traces are still quite prominent, making it a great spot for everyone. One of the most iconic destinations in the city is the WinSport Canada Olympic Park, which is a tribute to the 1988 Winter Olympics. Interested travelers could take up ski lessons here, or they can simply stroll around Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, which houses the largest collection in the competition’s history. Another great destination you should check out is the Glenbow Museum, which features amazing collections on the First Nations as well as military memorabilia. If you simply want to stroll around and enjoy a good view, Prince's Island Park, with tree-lined trails, will also be a great choice.
Its nickname Cowtown is true: Alberta beef is the staple local specialty. If you are looking for a bite of this amazing delicacy, head over to Silver Inn Restaurant. Another great local favorite is cheese buns from Glamorgan Bakery, which sells out quite quickly.
The main bus station in Calgary is the Downtown Greyhound Station located at 850 16 St SW. It is served by several leading bus carriers, including Greyhound, Cold Shot, Ebus, Rider Express and Red Arrow. The city currently does not have a dedicated intercity rail service. The city’s main airport is the Calgary International Airport, which is located northeast of the city itself.
Most buses depart from the main station in Golden.
1050 Trans Canada Hwy
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Calgary.
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