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Pros: The fact that I didn’t have to drive in winter conditions. Cons: Done see need for any improvements. Tips: The way to travel if you don’t drive or don’t drive in the winter.
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There is one daily bus from Grande Prairie to Fort St John. Traveling by bus from Grande Prairie to Fort St John usually takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 109 mi (176 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 55m |
Cheapest price | $56.17 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Cold Shot Bus |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Grande Prairie to Fort St John
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The fact that I didn’t have to drive in winter conditions. Cons: Done see need for any improvements. Tips: The way to travel if you don’t drive or don’t drive in the winter.
Bus tickets for a trip from Grande Prairie to Fort St John cost $56.74 on average. Tickets cheaper than $56.74 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grande Prairie to Fort St John. 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.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Cold Shot Bus | 1 | 3h 55m | $56.92 |
Cold Shot Bus has been operating in the Canadian province of Alberta since 2005. The regional bus 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 Grande Prairie to Fort St John, with prices at an average of .
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 109 miles from Grande Prairie to Fort St John. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Fort St John. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
There is usually only one bus per day from Grande Prairie to Fort St John. It leaves the station in Grande Prairie at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
One of the biggest cities in Northern Alberta, Grande Prairie offers outdoor adventure and urban comfort in equal measure. Muskoseepi Park, the city’s top attraction, spans the city's length and provides a range of family-friendly activities, insights into local heritage at the Grande Prairie Museum, and photo opportunities at the monumental millennium sundial.
Surrounded by dense woodland, the city is a haven for nature lovers who will love Saskatoon Island Provincial Park. Here, explorers can camp, canoe, hike, bike, or explore trails aboard a snowmobile if visiting during the winter months.
Grande Prairie is home to a wide variety of delicious global cuisines, but the year-round farmers' market on the main avenue is the best way to get an authentic flavor of the city. Thirsty visitors can also seek out Grande Prairie's many artisanal coffee shops and microbreweries to delve even deeper into the city's thriving food and drink scene.
Most bus and rail travel routes from Grande Prairie go through the Albertan capital of Edmonton, from which connections across Canada are available. Grande Prairie Airport also provides convenient transport with daily flights to Edmonton as well as Calgary.
Cold Shot Bus service in Grande Prairie departs from 9501 113 St, west of the city’s center. The area around the station is somewhat industrial, but within a short drive, there are still some hotels and fast food options to fuel up or rest up before or after a long day of travel. Buses board outside of the small Cold Shot office in a multi-use building, and there is an indoor waiting area in the office. Upon arriving in Grande Prairie, you can find the Eastlink Centre, Muskoseepi Park, and the Grande Prairie Museum within easy reach.
9501 113 St
All buses from Grande Prairie arrive at one main station in Fort St John.
Ft St John - 100 Ave
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