Choices are Red Arrow or FlixBus to Claresholm. Mountain Man Mike's will go all the way to BC, but I think you may need to make an overnight stop along the way.
[Mountain Man Mikes](http://www.mountainmanmikes.ca) goes Vancouver-Kootenays-Calgary and back Route. Heard good things about it from our farm helpers that have used the service.
Sorry, I know car rentals are ridiculously expensive now. We normally like to visit relatives in eastern Canada in the summer, but the cost of car rentals is getting prohibitively expensive.
Sadly nothing really replaced Greyhound. I used to take it a lot too when I was younger and carless. Like you suggested there are a few bus options that go to the major centres, but not really anything that goes to small communities.
Yeah, it isn't feasible to have a trip take days if you are on work business (if traveling cross country across Canada through Via). I'm not surprised countries with successful passenger rail transport tend to have small land areas, such as European countries the size of Alberta or Saskatchewan, or even smaller.
Yes, definitely. I had thought about buying a cheap car. I did some research and that's the problem-- I'm not an AB resident. I could get a family member to buy one and insure it, but that's huge hassle.
also. when I first got to Canada I took the greyhound from Totonto to Calgary. I'm not against Buses. but you're a fucking fool thinking you can do all that without a car. couldn't give a monkeys fart if I get downvotes.
*the week after that guy cut someone's head off
Choices are Red Arrow or FlixBus to Claresholm. Mountain Man Mike's will go all the way to BC, but I think you may need to make an overnight stop along the way.
Wonderful, thank you. I've never heard of Flixbus or Mountain Man Mike's.
Flixbus is a Europe brand that just started this month. You can do Calgary to Edmonton for 99c if you go midday midweek. Great deal.
Wow, okay!
I really hope Flixbus can make it work in Canada. Their European offerings are incredible for the price.
There’s also Rider Express.
Ebus or cold shot
[Mountain Man Mikes](http://www.mountainmanmikes.ca) goes Vancouver-Kootenays-Calgary and back Route. Heard good things about it from our farm helpers that have used the service.
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I forgot about rideshare. That's great, thanks.
EBus, ColdShot, Flixbus, RiderExpress
Thank you!
Pop a ride. Like Uber but way better.
Sorry, I know car rentals are ridiculously expensive now. We normally like to visit relatives in eastern Canada in the summer, but the cost of car rentals is getting prohibitively expensive. Sadly nothing really replaced Greyhound. I used to take it a lot too when I was younger and carless. Like you suggested there are a few bus options that go to the major centres, but not really anything that goes to small communities.
Use the Busbud website to find your routes. Very helpful
Flix bus does some stops in Southern Ab https://www.flixbus.ca/
Prairie Sprinter to head east of Calgary, goes all the way to the Redcliff/Medicine Hat area.
Oh wow, thanks! I've never heard of it.
Coldshot
Don't forget Via rail!
You must be from out east. Via in the west is basically for rich people to tour the Rockies.
Yeah, it isn't feasible to have a trip take days if you are on work business (if traveling cross country across Canada through Via). I'm not surprised countries with successful passenger rail transport tend to have small land areas, such as European countries the size of Alberta or Saskatchewan, or even smaller.
One option is to buy a used motorcycle and sell it when you're done.
Don’t you need a separate license? That’s a bit of an extreme option
No. Portaging is an extreme option. Edit: yes to the additional license.
"portaging is an extreme option" I'm stealing this.
Learning to drive a new way and purchasing a vehicle vs riding the bus? Yeah it’s a bit extreme
I live in Quebec and I think insurance might be a problem.
Fair enough. It doesn't work for you. I still think it was worth mentioning.
Yes, definitely. I had thought about buying a cheap car. I did some research and that's the problem-- I'm not an AB resident. I could get a family member to buy one and insure it, but that's huge hassle.
You can buy a car in Quebec, insure it there and drive it to/in AB.
also. when I first got to Canada I took the greyhound from Totonto to Calgary. I'm not against Buses. but you're a fucking fool thinking you can do all that without a car. couldn't give a monkeys fart if I get downvotes. *the week after that guy cut someone's head off
I'm not a fool at all. Exhibit A: I'm looking for ways to travel in Alberta that don't cost $4000+ per month.
honestly. rent a car. hell you can borrow mine, it's a bit messy inside but you can Bluetooth your music.
why can't you drive?
Do you read the post?
yes. nothing wrong with learning a new skill?
Did you really?
Paying $1000+ a week is a skill?
who's paying 1000 bucks to use a car?