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About Cold Shot Bus

Cold Shot Bus is a network of buses that primarily operates in the Canadian province of Alberta. Cold Shot Bus provides service to 24 different city destinations, mainly connecting Edmonton with other towns in Alberta. In total, Cold Shot runs 489 routes, and its most popular is the Edmonton to Calgary route.

Using smaller 20-passenger shuttle buses, Cold Shot aims to keep prices low by filling every seat on every journey. These Cold Shot buses usually do not have onboard Wi-Fi or power outlets, allowing riders to absorb the incredible landscapes of Alberta instead. Passengers on longer journeys may find an onboard restroom, although this is not guaranteed.

Cold Shot Bus has been a Wanderu partner since 2019, so you can easily search and book cheap Cold Shot Bus tickets right on Wanderu knowing you got the best deal.

**2022**   
 #3 Best On-Time Performance   
 #5 Best Ground Travel Provider in Canada

2022
#3 Best On-Time Performance
#5 Best Ground Travel Provider in Canada

Cold Shot Bus Amenities

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Cold Shot Bus bus coverage

Daily Trips430
stations30
cities24
countries1

What travelers are saying about Cold Shot Bus

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Cold Shot Bus had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 152 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 158 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 200 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 223 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 238 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 181 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 224 reviews

Cold Shot Bus reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Cold Shot Bus

(Based on 255 reviews)

4.2
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

3.7

Timeliness

4.8

Staff

4.4

Value

3.7

Condition

4.3

Cold Shot Bus passenger reviews

4.0

Lorraine

February 25, 2024- Visiting family

Edmonton to Calgary

Pros: I didn’t have to drive. Tips: The bus had phone chargers which was helpful.

3.0

Faustin

February 19, 2024- Visiting friends

Calgary to Edmonton

Pros: Respect of the time. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Excellent.

5.0

Jaspreet

January 15, 2024- Visiting family

Edmonton to Calgary

Pros: Good trip. Cons: Good job cold shot 👍.

5.0

Shilo

December 14, 2023- Solo travel

Grande Prairie to Edmonton

Pros: I was able easily to make a change of my travel date online when I had unexpectedly had a change of plans. Cons: Could be more information about the connections to other places and travel providers. Tips: Would recommend this business for your travel purposes.

3.0

Arwindeep

November 13, 2023- Visiting family

Edmonton to Calgary

Pros: It was fun. Cons: Trying being on time. Like i know i waited for like 20 minutes for my bus and it was really cold outside. Tips: It was good.

Cold Shot Bus Routes & Network

Cold Shot Bus’s bus network features 489 bus routes that connect 24 cities serving 30 stations. On average, Cold Shot Bus performs about 430 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Cold Shot Bus offers the highest number of daily bus service include Edmonton and Grande Prairie.

Top Cities Served by Cold Shot Bus

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Edmonton912:45 pm5:45 am
Calgary96:25 am5:45 am
Fort McMurray96:55 am3:45 am
Grande Prairie97:30 am5:30 am
Red Deer96:25 am5:45 am
Fort St John57:30 am5:30 am
Peace River96:15 am3:45 am

Most popular Cold Shot Bus routes

The bus from Edmonton to Grande Prairie is Cold Shot Bus’s most popular route. Trips from Calgary to Fort McMurray and Calgary to Red Deer are also highly popular.

Top Cold Shot Bus routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Edmonton to Grande Prairie45h 58m$79
Calgary to Fort McMurray710h 36m$90
Calgary to Red Deer41h 48m$32
Edmonton to Red Deer31h 37m$32
Calgary to Grande Prairie49h 57m$114
Fort St John to Edmonton49h 0m$162
Edmonton to Cold Lake24h 37m$85
Fort McMurray to Edmonton75h 46m$70
Calgary to Edmonton83h 21m$35

Cold Shot Bus Bus Guide & FAQs

No, unfortunately Cold Shot Bus does not offer WiFi aboard its buses at this time. However, we find that a good book makes the time fly by and streaming services like Netflix allow you download TV shows and movies that you can then watch during your trip. Plan ahead and you will stay entertained during the entire bus ride.

Cold Shot Bus does not offer power outlets on their buses at this time. We suggest you charge up your laptop ahead of time and bring a power bank for your phone to extend its battery life for the duration of the trip. And remember - a good book doesn’t require any power.

On a typical day, Cold Shot Bus has 430 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Cold Shot Bus does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Cold Shot Bus requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

No, there are no bathrooms available on Cold Shot Bus buses. Though there are no bathrooms onboard, typically breaks are scheduled in the itinerary to allow passengers to use bathroom facilities along the way.

Cold Shot Bus does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Cold Shot Bus does not require a printed ticket to board the bus. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Cold Shot Bus focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

Cheap Cold Shot Bus tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 430 Cold Shot Bus trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Cold Shot Bus tickets start at just $9.99. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Cold Shot Bus tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Cold Shot Bus tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Cold Shot Bus prices with trips offered by other bus companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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