There are 4 ways to get from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane YWG - YMM
6h 40m$272–1,742Bus 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 Downtown to Fort McMurray Downtownbus
26h 22m$227–502Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Edmontonbus
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus
23h 16mDrive 1,498.7 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Fort McMurraycar 1,498.7 km
20h$268–388
Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $270 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave via Regina, 115 Street & Jasper Avenue and Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Fort McMurray is 1215 km. The road distance is 1498.7 km.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray without a car is to bus which takes 23h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $270 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 16m.
Winnipeg to Fort McMurray bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Regina station.
Fort McMurray is 1h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 11:30 PM in Winnipeg and 10:30 PM in Fort McMurray.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?
WestJet and Air Canada fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Ave via Regina, Edmonton, 115 Street & Jasper Avenue, 105 Street & Jasper Avenue, and Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St in around 23h 16m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Regina, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,800
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fort Mcmurray Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Winnipeg to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Winnipeg East to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $70–160
Bus from Regina to Edmonton Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $95–200
Bus from Edmonton Downtown to Fort McMurray Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $60–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Fort McMurray is 1499 km. It takes approximately 20h to drive from Winnipeg to Fort McMurray.
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