Transportation
Looking for ways to get from point A to B during your stay in Edmonton? Keep scrolling for methods of transportation in and around Edmonton.
Uber
Uber is a ride hailing company that provides set fares, which vary using a dynamic pricing model based on local supply and demand at the time of the booking and are quoted to the rider in advance. Rates are ~$50-60 from the University of Alberta to EIA.
Note: Users must download the Uber app in order to ride.
Public buses
Buses travel directly from Edmonton International Airport to Century Park Transit Centre (transfer to LRT) and return (with 1 stop en route). The bus service runs 7 days a week from 4:10am - 12:30am with 30 to 60 minute intervals. Free Wi-Fi internet access is included. Public buses can be found outside Arrivals Gate 8. Cost is $5 one way (no transfer permitted). Once at Century Park, simply switch to the LRT.
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LRT
The LRT (Light Rail Transit) Capital Line travels from Century Park Transit Centre directly to the University of Alberta (University Station) with 4 stops en route. Cost is $3.50 one way (90-minute transfer period).
Wi-Fi service is available at all LRT platforms. Users can access the free public Wi-Fi by selecting Open City Wi-Fi from the list of wireless networks on devices.