New bus route launches between downtown Calgary and this iconic small town

It’s a lot cheaper to get from Calgary to Drumheller if you don’t have a vehicle, with a new FlixBus route recently kicking off service to the iconic town.

A direct bus route operated by FlixBus was recently launched, offering a car-free trip to the town, with stops in the downtown core and at the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

Taking a look at the FlixBus website, one-way tickets can be found for under $20, which feels like a steal with the current price of gasoline and being able to relax on the way there, too.

Later in the season, a second service will make it easier to get around once you’re there. Starting June 26, a free hop-on, hop-off shuttle called ValleyConnect will link even more of the region’s biggest draws, including the Drumheller Hoodoos, the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site and the East Coulee School Museum.

The region draws more than 500,000 visitors annually and is expected to generate $786 million in visitor spending by 2035, according to Travel Alberta. The agency has identified the area as a key tourism development zone, with visitor spending expected to climb significantly over the next decade.

It’s been a busy spring for FlixBus, which announced late last month an expansion of its network across the prairies, with new routes linking Alberta to Winnipeg, Brandon, Swift Current, and Moose Jaw.