4.0
Pros: Smooth and safe. Cons: Wifi. Tips: One of the best.
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There is one daily coach from Fort St John to Red Deer. Traveling by coach from Fort St John to Red Deer usually takes around 11 hours and 45 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 395 mi (636 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 45m |
Cheapest price | US$139.99 |
Most frequent service | Cold Shot Bus |
Coach lines | 1 |
Overall score for coaches from Fort St John to Red Deer
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Smooth and safe. Cons: Wifi. Tips: One of the best.
US$142.07 is the average price of a bus ticket from Fort St John to Red Deer. 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.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fort St John to Red Deer. Cold Shot Bus 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.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Cold Shot Bus | 1 | 11h 45m | US$142.29 |
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 outlets. Cold Shot offers 1 daily trips on average from Fort St John to Red Deer, with prices at an average of .
The coach takes an average of 11 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 395 miles from Fort St John to Red Deer. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Fort St John to Red Deer for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one coach per day from Fort St John to Red Deer. It leaves the station in Fort St John at 13:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Most coaches depart from the main station in Fort St John.
Ft St John - 100 Ave
All coaches from Fort St John arrive at one main station in Red Deer.
6607 67 St
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