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About Rider Express

Rider Express is a bus carrier based in Canada, providing passenger bus service to and from 78 locations across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Currently, the company runs 2194 trips every day with prices ranging from $5.95 to $504.75, depending on the route.

Launched in 2016, Rider Express is privately owned and operated. Over the past few years, the company has been expanding its services and the territories it covers on an ongoing basis. In the near future, Rider Express plans to expand its coverage to include destinations across Manitoba, including the city of Winnipeg.

Rider Express Amenities

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Rider Express bus coverage

Daily Trips2,194
stations94
cities78
countries1

What travelers are saying about Rider Express

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Rider Express had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 213 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 210 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 291 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 292 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 300 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 292 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 309 reviews

Rider Express reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Rider Express

(Based on 339 reviews)

4.5
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.3

Timeliness

4.6

Staff

4.5

Value

3.9

Condition

4.6

Rider Express passenger reviews

5.0

TD

April 18, 2025- Vacation

Calgary to Vancouver

Pros: The driver was excellent. Cons: The bathroom smells bad. Can I change the bathroom.

5.0

Yolando

April 1, 2025- Business

Fort McMurray to Edmonton

Pros: I got to catch up on alot of my to do list while someone else do the driving. Tips: Easy, hassle free way to travel from Fort McMurray to Edmonton.

3.0

Michele

March 21, 2025- Visiting friends

Calgary to Edmonton

Pros: Every thing was good. But the driver did not communicate about each stop. Cons: Please! Could the driver communicate about the first stop and last stop that we can get an idea. Thank.

5.0

Krzysztof

March 17, 2025- Solo travel

Calgary to Edmonton

Pros: Perfect location and inexpensive. Cons: Everything is perfect. Tips: Just book your ticket and enjoy your trip.

5.0

Calvin

February 28, 2025- Business

Fort McMurray to Edmonton

Pros: location of pickup & drop off are convenient. Cons: idk yet, i've to try other bus company b4 i can jump to any conclusions. Tips: need power plug to charge the phone.

Rider Express Routes & Network

Rider Express’s bus network features 3519 bus routes that connect 78 cities serving 94 stations. On average, Rider Express performs about 2194 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Rider Express offers the highest number of daily bus service include London and Mississauga.

Top Cities Served by Rider Express

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Calgary135:50 am6:30 am
Edmonton135:50 am6:30 am
Toronto174:30 am3:59 am
Ottawa164:15 am3:45 am
Vancouver126:10 am5:40 am
Kamloops106:10 am5:40 am
Saskatoon95:50 am4:30 am
Surrey106:10 am5:40 am
London104:30 am3:59 am

Most popular Rider Express routes

The bus from London to Mississauga is Rider Express’s most popular route. Trips from Calgary to Vancouver and Surrey to Kamloops are also highly popular.

Top Rider Express routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
London to Mississauga41h 57m$22
Calgary to Vancouver313h 47m$162
Surrey to Kamloops24h 7m$63
Vancouver to Kamloops24h 56m$63
Ottawa to Toronto225h 6m$29
Edmonton to Calgary273h 41m$17
Edmonton to Saskatoon66h 46m$57
Kingston to Toronto92h 51m$22
Fort McMurray to Edmonton45h 5m$67

Rider Express Bus Guide & FAQs

No, unfortunately Rider Express 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.

Rider Express has a very generous luggage policy. In addition to one carry-on item, each passenger is allowed to check in two pieces of luggage for free. You can also check a third piece of luggage for $30, or a fourth for $40.

Your carry-on bag can be a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg), and the total maximum weight for all checked baggage must not exceed 50 lbs (23 kg). You can also check sports equipment for an additional charge.

On a typical day, Rider Express has 2194 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.

Rider Express offers daily passenger bus service that connects numerous cities across three Canadian provinces – Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The carrier’s main hubs include some of the biggest cities in Canada, such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Regina.

Yes, Rider Express 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 Rider Express buses. Though there are no bathrooms onboard, typically breaks are scheduled in the itinerary to allow passengers to use bathroom facilities along the way.

Rider Express tickets are not refundable or transferable.

If you would like to reschedule your ticket for a different trip, please contact the carrier at the number listed above. Please keep in mind that you need to reach out at least 24 hours ahead of the originally scheduled departure time and you will be charged a $20 fee for rescheduling.

Yes, Rider Express requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

Rider Express allows only trained and registered service animals on board. Please make sure you have the proper paperwork with you or you may not be allowed to board the bus. The carrier does not accept emotional support animals as service animals.

Cheap Rider Express tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 2,194 Rider Express trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Rider Express tickets start at just $5.95. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Rider Express tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Rider Express tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Rider Express 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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