There are 5 ways to get from Winnipeg to Athabasca by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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 to Edmonton International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YWG - YEG
- Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
8h 8m$233–873Bus via Southbound St Anne's at Niakwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Winnipeg East to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Edmonton Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
24h 10m$232–477Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Edmontonbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Avebus
21h 3m$238–350Drive 1,394.5 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Athabascacar 1,394.5 km
15h 38m$282–407Fly to Fort Mcmurray Airport, drive
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YWG - YMM
- Drive from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Athabascacar
9h 5m$283–1,193
Winnipeg to Athabasca by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Athabasca is to bus which costs $230 - $350 and takes 21h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Athabasca is to fly and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Athabasca. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Athabasca - 50 Ave via Regina, Kingsway RAH Transit Centre and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Athabasca is 1375 km. The road distance is 1394.5 km.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Athabasca without a car is to bus which takes 21h 3m and costs $230 - $350.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Winnipeg to Athabasca, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Athabasca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Athabasca bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Regina station.
Athabasca is 1h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 3:19 AM in Winnipeg and 2:19 AM in Athabasca.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Athabasca is 1395 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Winnipeg to Athabasca.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Athabasca, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Winnipeg to Athabasca - 50 Ave via Regina, Edmonton, Belvedere Station, Central Station, Kingsway RAH Station, Kingsway RAH Transit Centre, 156 Street & 116 Avenue, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 21h 3m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Kelowna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Saskatoon, Edmonton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Kelowna, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,900
- Phone
- +1 587-557-7719
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
Bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Schedules at
- Cold Shot Bus Service Routes
- Adult
- $55–70
Bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Schedules at
- Cold Shot Bus Service Routes
- Adult
- $55–70
Bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Athabasca - 50 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Cold Shot Bus Service
- Schedules at
- Cold Shot Bus Service Routes
- Adult
- $55–70
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