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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray. Traveling by bus from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray usually takes around 11 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance369 mi (594 km)
Shortest duration11h 10m
Cheapest priceUS$117.87
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceRider Express
Bus lines1

Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for buses from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Louise

24 September 2023- Visiting family

KCTI Passenger Bus Service

Storage area for luggage in Edmonton while waiting fir connection mine was 11/2 hours couldn’t leave to find foid

What bus companies travel from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray?

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

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Rider Express411h 21mUS$118.06
  • 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 bus takes an average of 11 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 594 kilometers from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 10 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.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Fort McMurray, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 11:00 and the last bus leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all buses from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

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

City Information

Fort McMurray

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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 travelers. 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 flavor 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.

Bus 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

Where does the bus leave from in Saskatoon?

Main departure station: 210 2nd Ave N

Saskatoon has two bus stations with service to Fort McMurray.

All bus stations in Saskatoon:

  • 210 2nd Ave N

  • Marquis Tim Hortons

Where does the bus arrive in Fort McMurray?

Main arrival station: Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St.

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Fort McMurray.

Bus stations in Fort McMurray:

  • Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St.

  • Quality Inn

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