There are 3 ways to get from Athabasca to Fort McMurray by taxi, 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.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Athabasca to Grasslandtaxi
- Take the bus from Grassland to Fort McMurray Downtownbus Edm-Fort
3h 18m$157–233Drive 303.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Athabasca to Fort McMurraycar 303.1 km
3h 12m$61–88Taxi, bus via Boyle - MG's Convenience Store
- Take the taxi from Athabasca to Boyle - MG's Convenience Storetaxi
- Take the bus from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus Red Arrow
3h 58m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athabasca to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athabasca to Fort McMurray is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Athabasca and Fort McMurray is 305 km. The road distance is 303.1 km.
The best way to get from Athabasca to Fort McMurray without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Athabasca to Fort McMurray, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Athabasca to Fort McMurray is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Athabasca to Fort McMurray.
There are 21+ hotels available in Fort McMurray.
What companies run services between Athabasca, AB, Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Athabasca to Fort McMurray. However, you can take the taxi to Grassland then take the bus to Fort McMurray Downtown. Alternatively, you can drive from Athabasca to Fort McMurray in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Grassland to Fort McMurray Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $40–90
- Phone
- +1 587 557 7719
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
Bus from Grassland to Fort McMurray Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Adult
- $75–95
- Phone
- +1 800 232 1958
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Arrow
Bus from Boyle - MG's Convenience Store to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Red Arrow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Athabasca Go Cab
- Phone
- +1 780 689 0866
Athabasca Go Cab
- Phone
- +1 780 689 0866
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