What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 19h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Fort McMurray?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Fort McMurray. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown via Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall and Edmonton, AB - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Seattle to Fort McMurray?

The distance between Seattle and Fort McMurray is 1316 km. The road distance is 1679.3 km.

How do I travel from Seattle to Fort McMurray without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray without a car is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs $410 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Fort McMurray bus from?

Seattle to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Seattle to Fort McMurray?

The best way to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $550 and takes 29h 50m.

Where does the Seattle to Fort McMurray bus arrive?

Seattle to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Fort McMurray?

Fort McMurray is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 8:44 PM in Seattle and 9:44 PM in Fort McMurray.

Can I drive from Seattle to Fort McMurray?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Fort McMurray is 1679 km. It takes approximately 19h 6m to drive from Seattle to Fort McMurray.

Where can I stay near Fort McMurray?

There are 24+ hotels available in Fort McMurray.

Seattle to Fort McMurray - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane SEA - YMM
9h 8m
$149–811
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Edmonton, AB - Downtownbus
4. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Downtown to Fort McMurray, AB - Downtownbus
29h 50m
$410–551
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
3. Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus
35h 40m
$348–561
Drive 1,679.3 km
1. Drive from Seattle to Fort McMurraycar 1,679.3 km
19h 6m
$325–470
Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the bus from Scott Road Skytrain Station to Abbotsford International Airportbus
3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YXX - YMM
12h 50m
$245–963
Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane LKE - YMM
27h 45m
$224–1,206

Seattle to Fort McMurray by bus

6Weekly Buses

29h 50mAverage Duration

$410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,315.6 km
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Fort McMurray, AB - Downtown via Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, and Edmonton, AB - Downtown in around 29h 50m.

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How to get fromSeattle to Fort McMurrayby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Fort McMurray by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Bus

Train, bus

Drive 1,679.3 km

Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB