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There are 9 intercity buses per day from Saint-John to Fredericton. Traveling by bus from Saint-John to Fredericton usually takes around 2 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest Maritime Bus bus can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 55 mi (89 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $18.67 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Maritime Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Saint John to Fredericton
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: As I a student I can only afford to travel by bus within Fredericton. And I am grateful to the driver to consider my request to drop me near UNB. Cons: The fare can be reduced or student discount can be reintroduced for us to often visit our family and loved one.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saint-John to Fredericton. Maritime Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Bus | 9 | 2h 15m | $18.85 |
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.
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The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 55 miles from Saint-John to Fredericton. However, the fastest bus only takes 55 minutes. 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.
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, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Saint-John to Fredericton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Most buses depart from the main station in Saint John.
Maritime Bus Terminal
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Fredericton.
Maritime Bus Terminal
Fredericton International Airport
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