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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Saint-John to Bathurst. Traveling by bus from Saint-John to Bathurst usually takes around 8 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 163 mi (263 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $49.57 |
| Most frequent service | Maritime Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Saint-John to Bathurst?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Saint-John to Bathurst that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Bus | 1 | 8h 25m | $69.87 |
| Maritime Bus | 1 | 8h 25m | $50.39 |
Book Maritime Bus from Saint John to Bathurst from $69. Typically there is one Maritime Bus schedule per day from Saint-John to Bathurst and you can expect on average to pay for a Maritime Bus ticket to Bathurst. In Saint John, Maritime Bus departs to Bathurst from Maritime Bus Terminal . In Bathurst, Maritime Bus arrives at Bathurst Main St .
An average trip on Maritime Bus from Saint John to Bathurst takes 8 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Maritime Bus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Bathurst.
Maritime Bus is a Canadian bus company based in Charlottetown, on Canada’s east coast. Its passenger services are based around Canada’s ‘Maritimes’ (hence the name), which incorporates the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as Prince Edward Island. Onboard their modern buses, you’ll have access to clean restrooms and plenty of legroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 163 miles from Saint-John to Bathurst. 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 Saint-John to Bathurst 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Saint-John to Bathurst, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Saint-John?
Main departure station: Maritime Bus Terminal
Most buses depart from the main station in Saint John.
All bus stations in Saint-John:
Maritime Bus Terminal
Where does the bus arrive in Bathurst?
Main arrival station: Irving Grab N Go
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bathurst.
All bus stations in Bathurst:
Irving Grab N Go
Bathurst Main St
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