There are 3 ways to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YXE - YMM
4h 42m$249–1,660Drive 830.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Saskatoon to Fort McMurraycar 830.9 km
9h 12m$149–215Bus
- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton Southbus Reg-Edm
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus Red Arrow
12h 39m
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $240 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray. However, there are services departing from Saskatoon Downtown and arriving at Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave via Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southbound and Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Saskatoon and Fort McMurray is 595 km. The road distance is 830.9 km.
The best way to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray without a car is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray, including transfers.
Saskatoon to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Saskatoon Downtown station.
The best way to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $240 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 39m.
Saskatoon to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Edmonton South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saskatoon to Fort McMurray is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray.
What companies run services between Saskatoon, SK, Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?
WestJet flies from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave via Edmonton - Southgate LRT - 111 Street Southbound and Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,700
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,700
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,700
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,700
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $65–150
- Phone
- +1 800 232 1958
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Arrow
Bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Red Arrow
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