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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Edmonton to Vancouver. Traveling by coach from Edmonton to Vancouver usually takes around 19 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express coach can make the trip in 17 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance508 mi (818 km)
Shortest duration17h 35m
Cheapest price£115.69
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceRider Express
Coach lines1

Price trends for coaches from Edmonton to Vancouver

Monthly average prices

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What coach companies travel from Edmonton to Vancouver?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Edmonton to Vancouver. Rider Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Rider Express419h 33m£121.06
  • 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

The coach takes an average of 19 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 508 miles from Edmonton to Vancouver. However, the fastest coach only takes 17 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

The first coach leaves at 14:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Edmonton to Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Edmonton to Vancouver every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Edmonton to Vancouver without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Edmonton to Vancouver; ticket prices start at £133.15.

City Information

Edmonton

An urban center coexisting peacefully with nature, Edmonton offers plenty of exciting outdoor activities that will keep you engaged. One of the city’s most notable trails is the North Saskatchewan River Trail, which features 150 km of trails. Adventure-seekers can explore the trail on bikes or on foot, and the scenery will certainly amaze you. If you wish to explore the city’s art scene or cultural life, head over to Downtown Spark, which is an immersive art program made by local artists. For those who just want to lay back and enjoy the sun, the perfect spot would be Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park.

If you are looking for a unique pub experience, head over to Central Social Hall, which offers amazing local dishes. For those who are simply looking for a cup of coffee, Nook Cafe considers itself to be the coziest hangout spot around.

The city’s primary railway station is the Edmonton Train Station, which is served by VIA Rail. The city’s principal airport is the Edmonton International Airport, which is located 14 miles south-southwest of the city.

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 coach leave from in Edmonton?

Main departure station: Downtown - 10180 105 St NW

Edmonton has two coach stations with service to Vancouver.

All coach stations in Edmonton:

  • Downtown - 10180 105 St NW

  • Southgate LRT 2217

Where does the coach arrive in Vancouver?

Main arrival station: Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

All coaches from Edmonton arrive at one main station in Vancouver.

Coach stations in Vancouver:

  • Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

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