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How to get fromFort McMurray to Wainwrightby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Wainwright by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Edmonton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Edmonton Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $200–313

  2. Drive  565.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort McMurray to Wainwrightcar car 565.8 km
    6h 12m
    $113–163

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YMM - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $556–1,127

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave to Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southboundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    10h 21m

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    10h 28m

Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fort McMurray to Wainwright.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 710.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Fort McMurray, AB, Canada and Wainwright, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fort McMurray to Wainwright. However, you can take the bus to Edmonton South, walk to Southgate Station, take the vehicle to Belvedere Station, walk to Edmonton, take the bus to Vermilion, then take the taxi to Wainwright. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort McMurray to Wainwright in around 6h 12m.

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