There are 5 ways to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YXE - YMM
3h 52m$424–904Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton Southbus Reg-Edm
- Take the bus from Edmonton South to Fort McMurray Downtownbus Edm-Fort
13h 20m$129–275Drive 830.9 km
- Drive from Saskatoon to Fort McMurraycar 830.9 km
9h 12m$164–237Bus via Edmonton
- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton Downtownbus Reg-Edm
- Take the bus from Edmonton - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus Edmonton to Fort McMurray
13h 40mBus via Grassland - Highway 63
- Take the bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton Southbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton South to Grasslandbus
- Take the bus from Grassland - Highway 63 to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus
13h 45m$144–320
Saskatoon to Fort McMurray by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $420 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Saskatoon to Fort McMurray. However, there are services departing from Saskatoon Downtown and arriving at Fort McMurray Downtown via Edmonton South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
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 13h 20m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 3h 52m and costs $420 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 13h 20m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Fort McMurray Downtown via Edmonton South in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Vancouver, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- 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
Bus from Edmonton South to Fort McMurray Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $60–130
Bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $70–150
Bus from Saskatoon Downtown to Edmonton South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $65–150
Bus from Edmonton South to Grassland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $35–80
Bus from Grassland - Highway 63 to Fort McMurray - Hardin St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $40–90
- Phone
- +1 800 232 1958
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Arrow
Bus from Edmonton - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Red Arrow
- Phone
- +1 587-557-7719
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
Bus from Grassland - Highway 63 to Fort McMurray - Hardin St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Schedules at
- Cold Shot Bus Service Routes
- Adult
- $75–95
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 23+ hotels available in Fort McMurray.






