What is the cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John?

The cheapest way to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John?

The fastest way to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $500 - $2,200.

Is there a direct bus between Fort McMurray and Fort St. John?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John. However, there are services departing from Fort McMurray Downtown and arriving at Fort St. John via Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centre, Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John?

The distance between Fort McMurray and Fort St. John is 616 km. The road distance is 893 km.

How do I travel from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John without a car?

The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John without a car is to bus which takes 36h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort McMurray to Fort St. John bus from?

Fort McMurray to Fort St. John bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Fort McMurray Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John?

The best way to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $500 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 15m.

Where does the Fort McMurray to Fort St. John bus arrive?

Fort McMurray to Fort St. John bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton South station.

What is the time difference between Fort McMurray and Fort St. John?

Fort St. John is 1h behind Fort McMurray. It is currently 6:42 PM in Fort McMurray and 5:42 PM in Fort St. John.

Can I drive from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort McMurray to Fort St. John is 893 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John.

Where can I stay near Fort St. John?

There are 19+ hotels available in Fort St. John.

Fort McMurray to Fort St. John - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Fort St. John by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to North Peace Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane YMM - YXJ
7h 44m
$510–2,142
Drive 893 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort McMurray to Fort St. Johncar 893 km
10h 1m
$177–255
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Jasper Park Lodgebus
3. Drive from Jasper Park Lodge to Valemountcar
4. Take the bus from Valemount to Prince George, BCbus
5. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus
25h 47m
$322–472
Fly to Grande Prairie Airport, drive
1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane YMM - YQU
2. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort St. Johncar
8h 49m
$475–912
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centre to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Kamloops, BCbus
4. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
5. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus
36h 15m
Bus via Banff
1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Banffbus
3. Take the bus from Banff to Kamloopsbus
4. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statuebus
5. Take the bus from Prince George to Fort St. Johnbus
36h 27m

Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) flights

34Weekly Planes

7h 19mAverage Duration

$385Cheapest Price

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Distance: 616 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Fort St. John, BC, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Fort St. John via Edmonton South, Edmonton South, AB - Southgate Transit Centre, Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall, Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George in around 36h 15m.

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