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This page offers supplementary information which may be useful in getting to Edmonton by Air, Train, Bus and car, plus maps of Edmonton county and the Alberta region. It also provides links throughout to more detailed information.
Maps
Edmonton county map - CLICK HERE
Alberta region map - CLICK HERE
Travelling to Edmonton
By Air
Edmonton is served by the Edmonton International Airport, Canada's fifth busiest airport. Located 29 km from downtown, several national and regional airlines serve the city, including: AirBC, Air Canada, Air Transat, Canada 3000, Canadian North, Canadian Regional, Horizon Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Martinair, Northwest Airlines, First Air, Royal Airlines and WestJet. For customer service and general information, call (780) 890-8382.
Cab fare from the International Airport to the city centre is approximately $35. The fares to other locations are at the metered rate. Sky Shuttle Bus services are available for $11 one-way or $18 return to downtown, west end or the University of Alberta.
For more information - CLICK HERE
By Train
VIA Rail's internationally-known transcontinental train, The Canadian, operates six times per week through Edmonton. Rail passengers can travel east on VIA to Saskatoon, Winnipeg or Toronto or head west to Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver. VIA's depot is located at 12360121 St. For reservations, call 1-800-561-8630.
For more information - CLICK HERE
By Car
Edmonton is on the Trans-Canada Highway, considered the most reliable and quickest route across Western Canada. The four-lane divided highway spans Alberta and connects to Prince Rupert and Vancouver in British Columbia, as well as the Yukon, North West Territories/ Nunavut and Alaska. Located near the geographic centre of Alberta, Edmonton is 514 kilometres (320 miles) north of the Montana, U.S.A./ Canada border; 294 km (184 miles) north of Calgary; 362 km (226 miles) east of Jasper; 404 km (252 miles) northeast of Banff.
For more information - CLICK HERE
By Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines (1-800-661-8747) provides excellent service to Edmonton from anywhere in North America. Service to and from Calgary, Red Deer and Fort McMurray is also available from Red Arrow (1-800-232-1958). There are several transportation and tour companies which offer local excursions.
For more information - GREYHOUND or RED ARROW
Getting around Edmonton
The majority of streets and avenues in Edmonton are designated by number rather than name, making it easy to locate addresses. Numbered avenues run east and west while numbered streets run north and south. A list is located in the white pages of the telephone directory. Edmonton Transit Service is a quick and easy option.
For information on the Transit Service - CLICK HERE
For a search on all kinds of travel in Edmonton - CLICK HERE