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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Winnipeg usually takes around 37 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 1159 mi (1865 km) |
| Shortest duration | 37h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $429.43 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Vancouver to Winnipeg?
$449.98 is the average price of a bus ticket from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Bus tickets on this route can be more expensive due to the length of the trip. However, taking the bus can still be a good alternative to flying. 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.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Winnipeg?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Rider Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 1 | 1d 13h 30m | $455.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 37 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 1865 kilometers from Vancouver to Winnipeg. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Vancouver to Winnipeg. It leaves the station in Vancouver at 3:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Vancouver to Winnipeg. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Vancouver to Winnipeg; ticket prices start at $387.21.
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.
Winnipeg
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Winnipeg is the capital of Canada's province of Manitoba, located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Art and culture are central to Winnipeg's identity, best experienced at sights including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, The Forks National Historic Site, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. If you visit between January and March, you may even luck out and see the Northern Lights in Winnipeg's night sky.
Winnipeg is home to a host of memorable outdoor activities, such as soaking in a Nordic Spa, hiking to Hansel & Gretel's "Witch Hut" in Kildonan Park, and skiing at Arctic Glacier Winter Park.
Union Station is Winnipeg's main train station, where cross-country VIA Rail trains depart along the Great Western Way to Vancouver or Toronto, and regional VIA Rail trains head north to Churchill. Winnipeg also connects to several Ontario Northland intercity bus routes. The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International is the city's airport, which used to be a major stop for Greyhound Canada lines before they discontinued their service in the country.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Vancouver?
Main departure station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
Most buses depart from the main station in Vancouver.
All bus stations in Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
Where does the bus arrive in Winnipeg?
Main arrival station: Winnipeg Agency
All buses from Vancouver arrive at one main station in Winnipeg.
Bus stations in Winnipeg:
Winnipeg Agency
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