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Salmon Arm to Abbotsford Bus Schedule

Bus from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford: Journey Information

There are 5 intercity buses per day from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford. Traveling by bus from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford usually takes around 5 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance177 mi (285 km)
Shortest duration5h 15m
Cheapest priceUS$57.36
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceEbus
Bus lines3

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How much is a bus ticket from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford?

Bus tickets for a trip from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford cost US$57.73 on average. Tickets cheaper than US$57.73 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price

Average bus ticket prices from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford by travel date

US$105US$70US$35NovNov

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford is expected to be between US$89 and US$98. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is November 3, 2025, when tickets are available for November 3, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just US$89.

Monthly avg. prices

US$75US$60US$45US$30US$15DJFMAMJJASON
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford, mark your calendar for March. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just US$66. However, taking the bus from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford during November is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of US$71. The best way to find deals on a trip in November is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What bus companies travel from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford?

There are 3 bus lines from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, Ebus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Ebus45h 53mUS$70.06
Ebus35h 59mUS$78.45
Rider Express25h 20mUS$57.74
  • ebus is a family-owned bus carrier that serves Alberta and British Columbia. ebus service offers passengers a comfortable yet budget-friendly way to travel. On your trip from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford, you can expect Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms on the ebus coach. On ebus' 4 daily trips from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford, the journey usually takes about 5 hours and 53 minutes.

  • Book Ebus from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford from US$69. There are 3 Ebus schedules from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford and you can expect on average to pay for a Ebus ticket to Abbotsford. In Salmon Arm, Ebus departs to Abbotsford from Centenoka Park Mall - NW Parking Lot and no other station. In Abbotsford, Ebus arrives at Abbotsford Airport and no other station.

    An average trip on Ebus from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford takes 5 hours and 59 minutes , while the fastest available Ebus trip will get you to Abbotsford in 5 hours and 15 minutes .

    On weekends, Ebus offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Abbotsford.

  • Rider Express is a bus company with services across several provinces in Canada with daily stops at major cities like Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Rider Express is known for their friendly customer service, the cleanliness of vehicles, and the onboard WiFi.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford

The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 285 kilometers from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 15 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.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Abbotsford. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Salmon Arm to Abbotsford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Salmon Arm?

Main departure station: Centenoka Park Mall - NW Parking Lot

Salmon Arm has two bus stations with service to Abbotsford.

All bus stations in Salmon Arm:

  • Centenoka Park Mall - NW Parking Lot

  • Westgate Public Market

Where does the bus arrive in Abbotsford?

Main arrival station: Abbotsford Airport

All buses from Salmon Arm arrive at one main station in Abbotsford.

Bus stations in Abbotsford:

  • Abbotsford Airport

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