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There is one daily bus from Fort St John to Red Deer. Traveling by bus from Fort St John to Red Deer usually takes around 11 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 395 mi (636 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 45m |
Cheapest price | $139.99 |
Most frequent service | Cold Shot Bus |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Fort St John to Red Deer
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Pros: Smooth and safe. Cons: Wifi. Tips: One of the best.
Bus tickets for a trip from Fort St John to Red Deer cost $141.36 on average. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Red Deer. 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 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.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Cold Shot Bus | 1 | 11h 45m | $141.52 |
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 Fort St John to Red Deer, with prices at an average of .
The bus 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 bus 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 buses 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus 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 bus per day from Fort St John to Red Deer. It leaves the station in Fort St John at 1:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Most buses depart from the main station in Fort St John.
Ft St John - 100 Ave
All buses from Fort St John arrive at one main station in Red Deer.
6607 67 St
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