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How to get to Fort McMurray by coach
- Routes
- 59
- Trips per day
- 201
- coach lines
- 5
- Stations
- 7
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About Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is a must-see destination for outdoor enthusiasts, but it also possesses a rich array of entertainment that is sure to entice all types of travellers. During the winter months, the Northern Lights produce dazzling displays of natural light that provide a magical backdrop to all of your nights in town. Surrounded by boreal woodland, it's also easy to embrace nature with birchwood hikes or forest snowmobiling expeditions, depending on when you visit. With its complex river system and vast spread of picturesque green space, Fort McMurray is a popular retreat for fishing trips and golf getaways. Helicopter tours are the best way to take in all of this natural beauty from above.
Visitors can get a flavour of Fort McMurray's vibrant cultural community with locally produced live performances at the Keyano Theatre and Norm Weiss Centre for the Visual and Performing Arts. Mouth-watering eateries serving up a range of cuisines populate both sides of the river, while the popular Boomtown Casino is worth a trip for those feeling lucky.
Coach travel on Cold Shot Bus along scenic highways connects Fort McMurray with Edmonton to the south and, from there, the rest of urbanized Canada. Efficient air travel across the country is available from the Fort McMurray International Airport, while boats running up and down the Athabasca River offer a more leisurely mode of transport.
Station Information
Cold Shot coach services depart from the car park at 21-8102 Fraser Ave, surrounded by a hotel, restaurants, and other services. Passengers can easily park their vehicles in the car park before boarding the coach. The most popular destinations for coaches from Fort McMurray are Edmonton, Calgary, and Grande Prairie. Although the car park has few amenities, it is located quite close to a coffee shop with air conditioning and a waiting area, along with toilets.
Popular coach stations in Fort McMurray:
- Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St.
- 291 Sakitawaw Trail
- 10013 Macdonald Ave
- Quality Inn
- 2K5, 131 Hardin St
- 10016 Marshall St
- Shell Gas Station
What coach companies travel to Fort McMurray, AB?
Located in Alberta, Fort McMurray is accessible by coach from 59 other cities. You can choose from 201 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Fort McMurray on Wanderu. Rider Express usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Coach companies serving Fort McMurray
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 57 | 13 hrs, 7 mins | £67.47 |
| Red Arrow Motorcoach | 13 | 7 hrs, 35 mins | £62.42 |
| Ebus | 9 | 12 hrs, 29 mins | £76.89 |
| Cold Shot Bus | 10 | 7 hrs, 56 mins | £42.84 |
| Red Arrow | 7 | 7 hrs, 23 mins | £66.11 |
Red Arrow coaches connect popular destinations throughout Alberta in luxurious coaches with the best amenities. Passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, films, power sockets, and extra legroom. Free water and snacks available for purchase round out the high-end vehicle's offerings.
ebus is a family-owned coach carrier that serves Alberta and British Columbia. ebus service offers passengers a comfortable yet budget-friendly way to travel. You can expect Wi-Fi, power sockets, and onboard toilets on the ebus coach.
Cold Shot Bus has been operating in the Canadian province of Alberta since 2005. The regional coach company runs smaller shuttle buses with a maximum capacity of around 20 passengers. Because Cold Shot keeps prices low, passengers should expect a more basic experience without onboard Wi-Fi or power sockets.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Fort McMurray?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Fort McMurray by coach with Cold Shot Bus, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Rider Express had the most comfortable coach service to Fort McMurray, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Rider Express at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Fort McMurray punctually, travellers suggest that Red Arrow Motorcoach has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Fort McMurray, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£18.39 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Fort McMurray, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Fort McMurray. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Fort McMurray was £18.96.
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The most popular coach stations in Fort McMurray are Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St., 291 Sakitawaw Trail and 10013 Macdonald Ave. Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St. is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Fort McMurray is Fort McMurray Airport (YMM), located 7.8 miles from the city centre of Fort McMurray.
Fort McMurray ranks number 7 among the most popular coach destinations in Alberta. Fort McMurray ranks number 18 among coach destinations in the country. Fort McMurray ranks number 4 in Alberta by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 154 direct coach schedules arriving in Fort McMurray each day.
The population of Fort McMurray is 76,000. It ranks number 3 by population in Alberta. It ranks number 43 by population in the country.
A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Fort McMurray starts at £18.39. A longer trip by coach to Fort McMurray can be as cheap as £26.18. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £61.15.
People who take the coach to Fort McMurray are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Fort McMurray easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Fort McMurray is 2K5, 131 Hardin St, located just 0.1 miles away. Select 2K5, 131 Hardin St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Fort McMurray. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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