What is the cheapest way to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer?

The cheapest way to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer?

The fastest way to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Calgary, AB to Red Deer?

The distance between Calgary, AB and Red Deer is 150 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.

How do I travel from Calgary, AB to Red Deer without a car?

The best way to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Calgary, AB and Red Deer?

Red Deer is 1h behind Calgary, AB. It is currently 8:03 AM in Calgary, AB and 7:03 AM in Red Deer.

Can I drive from Calgary, AB to Red Deer?

Yes, the driving distance between Calgary, AB to Red Deer is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Calgary, AB to Red Deer.

Where can I stay near Red Deer?

There are 58+ hotels available in Red Deer.

Calgary, AB to Red Deer - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 202 tram

There are 3 ways to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer by bus, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Red Deer, AB - Quality Innbus Calgary
2h 55m
$21–35
Drive 146.5 km
1. Drive from Calgary, AB to Red Deercar 146.5 km
1h 40m
$29–42
Line 202 tram, bus
1. Take the tram from EB Sunalta CTrain Station to NB Whitehorn CTrain Stationtram 202
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Whitehorn LRT Station to Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortonsbus Calgary to Edmonton
2h 56m

Calgary, AB to Red Deer by tram and bus

14Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calgary, AB to Red Deer.

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Distance: 150.4 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Red Deer, AB, Canada?

Red Arrow operates a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Red Deer, AB - Quality Inn twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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