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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort McMurray to Wainwright by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Gibbons

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray Downtown to Gibbonsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gibbons - Circle K to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edmonton to Vermilionbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    8h 28m

  2. Drive  565.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort McMurray to Wainwrightcar car 565.8 km
    6h 12m
    $114–165

  3. Fly to Edmonton International Airport, 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 23m
    $555–1,127

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave to Rosslyn Inn & Suites, Edmontonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    9h 15m

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave to Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southboundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton South to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    9h 56m

  6. Bus, taxi #3

    1. Take the bus from Fort McMurray - Hardin St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown to Vermilionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $260–360

  7. Fly to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)plane plane YMM - YXE
    2. Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Lloydminsterbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lloydminster to Wainwrighttaxi taxi
    10h 18m
    $676–1,287

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 689.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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 Gibbons, take the bus to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St, walk to Bay Enterprise Square 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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