Busbud recommends carpooling from Calgary to Merritt
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Merritt. The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just US$53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers consistently praise the excellent service and friendly, professional staff. They appreciate the easy check-in process and enjoy a fast, quick ride. Additionally, passengers love having Wi-Fi and charging capabilities at each seat while finding drivers to be courteous, funny, and helpful throughout their journey.
Love the wi-fi and charging ability in every seating area.. Driver's were great, funny, and very curtious and helpful
5 out of 5 stars
Tim M.
everything was fine until the new driver took over in Salmon Arm. We got to Kamloops on time, but then a road detour had the bus take a crazy reroute that took 2.5 hours to Merritt (should have been an hr). There was a road closure that forced the detour so that's not the driver's fault. What is the driver's fault, is that he made no announcement to the passengers about the situation and the pending delay. When we got to Merritt, he drove through instead of stopping at the designated spot, and had to detour back through Merritt again (add another 20-30 min). Not taking Rider Express again.
2 out of 5 stars
Tom P.
I am impressed with your driver ! Daniel — very clear, expert drive, 1st class imhop.
Also, your coach is a very quiet, smooth experience:)
Understandably, the seats are made more for longevity than comfort, being narrow for me, and minimal leg room — and the reclining feature is definitely appreciable. Nice head rest, actually cradles for napping, etc ;)
Best trip of 50 lifetime….
Based on 4517 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Red Arrow ticket prices on this trip start at US$109
Love the wi-fi and charging ability in every seating area.. Driver's were great, funny, and very curtious and helpful
5 out of 5 stars
Tim M.
everything was fine until the new driver took over in Salmon Arm. We got to Kamloops on time, but then a road detour had the bus take a crazy reroute that took 2.5 hours to Merritt (should have been an hr). There was a road closure that forced the detour so that's not the driver's fault. What is the driver's fault, is that he made no announcement to the passengers about the situation and the pending delay. When we got to Merritt, he drove through instead of stopping at the designated spot, and had to detour back through Merritt again (add another 20-30 min). Not taking Rider Express again.
2 out of 5 stars
Tom P.
I am impressed with your driver ! Daniel — very clear, expert drive, 1st class imhop.
Also, your coach is a very quiet, smooth experience:)
Understandably, the seats are made more for longevity than comfort, being narrow for me, and minimal leg room — and the reclining feature is definitely appreciable. Nice head rest, actually cradles for napping, etc ;)
Best trip of 50 lifetime….
Based on 58 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. On-It ticket prices on this trip start at US$115
Love the wi-fi and charging ability in every seating area.. Driver's were great, funny, and very curtious and helpful
5 out of 5 stars
Tim M.
everything was fine until the new driver took over in Salmon Arm. We got to Kamloops on time, but then a road detour had the bus take a crazy reroute that took 2.5 hours to Merritt (should have been an hr). There was a road closure that forced the detour so that's not the driver's fault. What is the driver's fault, is that he made no announcement to the passengers about the situation and the pending delay. When we got to Merritt, he drove through instead of stopping at the designated spot, and had to detour back through Merritt again (add another 20-30 min). Not taking Rider Express again.
2 out of 5 stars
Tom P.
I am impressed with your driver ! Daniel — very clear, expert drive, 1st class imhop.
Also, your coach is a very quiet, smooth experience:)
Understandably, the seats are made more for longevity than comfort, being narrow for me, and minimal leg room — and the reclining feature is definitely appreciable. Nice head rest, actually cradles for napping, etc ;)
Best trip of 50 lifetime….
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Calgary - Merritt
What is the travel distance from Calgary to Merritt?
The distance between Calgary and Merritt is around 485 km (301 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Calgary to Merritt?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Calgary International Airport, in Calgary, and end it at Wagon West Travel Plaza Bus Stop, in Merritt.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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08-20
US$93
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US$92
08-22
US$92
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US$93
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US$92
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US$92
The cheapest trip from Calgary to Merritt was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$92
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Calgary to Merritt, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$92 to US$93 for a bus ticket from Calgary to Merritt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$92 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Calgary to Merritt but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Calgary to Merritt, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Calgary to Merritt.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Calgary to Merritt while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Calgary to Merritt
The cheapest trip from Calgary to Merritt was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$92
