How much is the bus ticket from Edmonton to Slave Lake?

The cheapest bus tickets from Edmonton to Slave Lake start from $68. The average price for this route is around $80. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Edmonton to Slave Lake?

The average bus trip duration from Edmonton to Slave Lake is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 136 miles (219 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 50m and is operated by Cold Shot .

Which bus companies service the Edmonton to Slave Lake route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edmonton to Slave Lake?

The earliest bus departs from Edmonton to Slave Lake at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edmonton to Slave Lake?

A bus trip from Edmonton to Slave Lake generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Edmonton to Slave Lake from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edmonton to Slave Lake on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	5h 20m	3:05am	Sawridge Travel Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Edmonton to Slave Lake on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15am	Cold Shot Terminal 11550 154 St.	2h 50m	3:05am	Sawridge Travel Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:45pm	Tim Hortons 34 Ave NW	5h 20m	3:05am	Sawridge Travel Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:04 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Edmonton to Slave Lake

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Slave Lake. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $81	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $42	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Cold Shot

4/56,235 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting professional drivers and comfortable seating. The trips were generally on time, direct, and booking was efficient. However, some users noted issues such as limited legroom in certain seats and occasional problems with air conditioning or lack of USB chargers for passengers at the back.

Cold Shot Edmonton Slave Lake recent customer reviews

Racist bus driver wouldnt let my daughter om the bus he says she was intoxicated not true

Terry S.

October 16, 2025

it was good, i felt safe. i just don’t like how close the seats are to each other and that there’s no foot room when youre stuck with the seat that’s at the wheel well

Delanie H.

October 10, 2024

I sat up front behind the driver, the lady behind me kept putting her feet or knees upon the back of my seat. Her alarm on her phone kept going off quite loud

Beverly M.

September 5, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edmonton to Slave Lake by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Edmonton to Slave Lake?
The cheapest bus tickets from Edmonton to Slave Lake start from $68. The average price for this route is around $80. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Edmonton to Slave Lake?
The average bus trip duration from Edmonton to Slave Lake is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 136 miles (219 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 50m and is operated by Cold Shot.
Which bus companies service the Edmonton to Slave Lake route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edmonton to Slave Lake?
The earliest bus departs from Edmonton to Slave Lake at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edmonton to Slave Lake?
A bus trip from Edmonton to Slave Lake generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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12/14

$73

Today

$63

12/16

$63

12/17

$61

12/18

$61

12/19

$61

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The cheapest trip from Edmonton to Slave Lake was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edmonton to Slave Lake, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $73 for a bus ticket from Edmonton to Slave Lake based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-12-17.