What is the cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Alberta?

The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Alberta is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Edmonton to Alberta?

The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Alberta is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Edmonton and Alberta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St and arriving at Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Edmonton and Alberta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edmonton and arriving at Calgary. Services depart every 20 minutes. The journey takes approximately 10 days 0h.

How far is it from Edmonton to Alberta?

The distance between Edmonton and Alberta is 302 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.

How do I travel from Edmonton to Alberta without a car?

The best way to get from Edmonton to Alberta without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $65.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Alberta bus from?

Edmonton to Alberta bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St station.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Alberta train from?

Edmonton to Alberta train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.

Train or bus from Edmonton to Alberta?

The best way to get from Edmonton to Alberta is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7,000 - $12,000 and takes 10 days 0h.

Where does the Edmonton to Alberta bus arrive?

Edmonton to Alberta bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW station.

Where does the Edmonton to Alberta train arrive?

Edmonton to Alberta train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Calgary station.

Can I drive from Edmonton to Alberta?

Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Alberta is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Edmonton to Alberta.

Where can I stay near Alberta?

There are 823+ hotels available in Alberta.

Edmonton to Alberta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

Q: How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Alberta?

The bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW takes 4h including transfers and departs three times a day.

There are 5 ways to get from Edmonton to Alberta by bus, train, car, tram, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SWEdmonton
4h
$40–65
Train
1. Take the train from Edmonton to CalgaryPassage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
10d
$7,000–12,000
Drive 297.8 km
1. Drive from Edmonton to Calgary297.8 km
3h 12m
$58–84
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Churchill Station to Century Park Station
2. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YEG - YYC
3h 32m
$122–378
Bus via Edmonton, AB - 2633 66 St NW
1. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - 2633 66 St NW to Calgary, AB - Whitehorn LRT StationEdmonton to Calgary
5h 15m
$70–71

Edmonton to Alberta by bus

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Distance: 301.9 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Alberta, Canada?

Red Arrow operates a bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Edmonton to Calgary on demand. Tickets cost $7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 10d.

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