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How To Get From Edmonton Airport To Downtown

Welcome to Edmonton! The capital of Alberta and a bustling metropolis in its own right.

Edmonton has a lot to offer and this country city is just waiting for you to explore every aspect. From the majestic views cutting through the valley downtown to the massive West Edmonton Mall, there is so much to do. Plus Edmonton is the gateway to Jasper and north western Canada. We’ll show you the variety of ways you can get from Edmonton International Airport to downtown Edmonton.

Fastest: Skyshuttle Service

Skyshuttle Service is a private, regularly scheduled shuttle service from YEG to downtown and various destinations (including the University of Alberta) along the way. No advance purchase is necessary but booking online is advisable to avoid waiting.

Find out more about Skyshuttle Service.

Fare is $20-30 depending on the final destination.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber & Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 35 minutes depending on traffic. Expect to pay about $60 for a ride.

Slowest: Edmonton Transit Bus 747

Edmonton Transit offers bus route 747 as the most direct(ish) option to travel from YEG to downtown Edmonton. Running at 30 - 60 minute intervals the 747 does not go to downtown Edmonton - but rather to Century Park Station and Transit Centre to connect with Edmonton LRT’s Capital Line. The Capital Line continues to downtown Edmonton with multiple convenient stops to complete your journey. Unfortunately the 747 is not a direct, nonstop ride from YEG to Edmonton.

Find out more about Edmonton Transit Bus 747 and the Capital Line.

Fare is $5.00 (Bus 747) +  $3.50 (ETS LRT) for a total of  $8.50. Note that the Airport Bus 747 fare is separate from the standard transit fare.

Note:

All fares are accurate as of July 2024.

Welcome to Calgary! Gateway to the Rocky Mountains and a bustling metropolis in its own right.

Calgary has a lot to offer and this country city is just waiting for you to explore every aspect. From Olympic Park to the Stampede grounds, there is so much to do. We’ll show you the variety of ways you can get from Calgary International Airport to downtown Calgary.

Calgary, surprisingly, does not have a direct train connection to downtown. Many plans have been discussed but nothing has come to fruition. In the meanwhile check out the variety of ways to get from YYC to downtown Calgary.

Slowest: Calgary Transit Bus 100 Airport / CTrain Red Line

Not a direct route but more adventurous. There is no direct train connection to downtown Calgary from YYC. You can, however,  hop on a bus to the nearest station to ride the CTrain to downtown.

Starting with Calgary Transit Bus 100 take the bus to Saddletowne Station to catch the CTrain’s Blue Line, a  Light Rail Trail (LRT) heading downtown. This is a terminal so you’ll only be travelling one direction. The Blue Line (Also known as Route 202) is a rapid transit LRT line running downtown. Travel time is approximately 60 minutes.

Fare is $3.70

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber & Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Expect to pay about $40 for a ride.

Looking for a more luxurious ride? Multiple limousine services offer rides from the airport to the centre of Calgary. Find out more about airport limos to downtown Calgary here.

Fastest: Calgary Transit Bus 300

Calgary Transit offers bus route 300 Airport/Downtown as the most direct option to travel from YYC to downtown Calgary. The 300 Bus is an express route with limited stops travelling along Centre Street to downtown Calgary. Travel time is approximately 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Find out more about Calgary Transit Bus 300.

Fare is $3.70

Note:

All fares are accurate as of July 2024.

Welcome to Winnipeg! Capital of Manitoba and getaway to the north. For years Winnipeg’s Airport has operated as a crucial link for flights transiting over the continent. While not as prominent as it used to be, Winnipeg is still a major hub for flights and trains covering the continent and heading north.

Here we’ll show you the variety of ways you can get from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to downtown Winnipeg. And how to get from Winnipeg airport to Union Station, the major VIA Rail hub for trains heading east and west but also north to the arctic.

Cheapest: Winnipeg Transit Bus 15 / 20

Winnipeg Transit offers two bus routes that travel on a trajectory towards downtown while terminating in neighbourhoods beyond. It’s important to note that these are not express buses but rather regular service routes. Both routes operate from 6am until 1am and can be boarded at the Arrivals Level 1 by door 3. The routes:

15 Sargent-Mountain

20 Academy-Watt

Of these two routes, 15 Mountain travels on the most direct route from YWG to downtown Winnipeg. However, depending on the departure time, it might be advantageous to ride 20 Watt from the Winnipeg Airport to downtown. Travel time is approximately 35 minutes.

Learn more about Winnipeg Transit’s airport service here.

Fare is $3.25.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber & Reryde offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 20-30 minutes. Expect to pay about $25 for a ride.

Looking for a more luxurious ride? Consider Hollywood Limo Service. We’re not quite sure what the connection to Hollywood is but connect them for more information.

Fastest (and free): Shuttle Bus

Several hotels in downtown Winnipeg offer complimentary shuttle service to/from YWG to downtown. Check the list here to see if the hotel you’re staying at offers shuttle bus service.

Note: Prices are accurate as of July 2024.