Bus 1 in Edmonton links Alexandra Arena and Century Park Transit Centre. The route is 29.5 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 1 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Alexandra Arena → Century Park Transit Centre |
| End → start | Century Park Transit Centre → Alexandra Arena |
| Route length | 29.5 km / 30.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 42 minutes |
| Trips per day | 12 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 30 |
| First / last trip from «Alexandra Arena» | 05:19 / 17:25 |
| First / last trip from «Century Park Transit Centre» | 06:04 / 18:14 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 1
Outbound: Alexandra Arena → Century Park Transit Centre
This direction has 38 stops and runs 29.5 km. The route passes 50 Street & 52 Avenue, 43 Street & 81 Avenue, 5 Street & 19 Avenue, 8 Street & 34 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Arena | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 50 Street & 52 Avenue | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | 50 Street & 57 Avenue | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | 50 Street & 61 Avenue | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | 50 Street & 64 Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | 45 Street & 66 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 7 | 45 Street & 66 Avenue | 3.1 km | |
| 8 | 45 Street & 70 Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 9 | 43 Street & Allard Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 10 | 43 Street & 77 Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 11 | 43 Street & 81 Avenue | 5.2 km | |
| 12 | 42 Street & 82 Avenue | 5.7 km | |
| 13 | 7 Street & 12 Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 14 | Leduc County Centre | 7.7 km | |
| 15 | 5 Street & 12 Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 16 | 5 Street & 14 Avenue | 8.8 km | |
| 17 | 5 Street & 15 Avenue | 9.2 km | |
| 18 | 5 Street & 17 Avenue | 10.2 km | |
| 19 | 5 Street & 18 Avenue | 10.5 km | |
| 20 | 5 Street & 19 Avenue | 10.9 km | |
| 21 | 5 Street & 20 Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 22 | 5 Street & 22 Avenue | 11.6 km | |
| 23 | 5 Street & 23A Avenue | 12.0 km | |
| 24 | 5 Street & 24 Avenue | 12.5 km | |
| 25 | 5 Street & 27 Avenue | 13.5 km | |
| 26 | 5 Street & 30 Avenue | 14.2 km | |
| 27 | 8 Street & 30 Avenue | 15.0 km | |
| 28 | 8 Street & 32 Avenue | 15.8 km | |
| 29 | 8 Street & 34 Avenue | 16.4 km | |
| 30 | 36 Avenue & 8 Street | 17.0 km | |
| 31 | 36 Avenue & 9 Street | 17.1 km | |
| 32 | 36 Avenue & 11 Street | 17.5 km | |
| 33 | 11 Street & 37 Avenue | 17.7 km | |
| 34 | 13 Street & Spine Road | 18.2 km | |
| 35 | 13 Street & 39 Avenue | 18.3 km | |
| 36 | 13 Street & 38 Avenue | 18.7 km | |
| 37 | 39 Avenue & Spine Road | 19.1 km | |
| 38 | Century Park Transit Centre | 29.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Century Park Transit Centre → Alexandra Arena
This direction has 36 stops and runs 30.0 km. The route passes Amazon YEG1, 8 Street & 34 Avenue, 5 Street & 20 Avenue, 43 Street & 81 Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century Park Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Amazon YEG1 | 11.7 km | |
| 3 | 13 Street & 38 Avenue | 12.1 km | |
| 4 | 13 Street & 39 Avenue | 12.4 km | |
| 5 | 37 Avenue & Spine Road | 12.6 km | |
| 6 | 11 Street & 37 Avenue | 13.0 km | |
| 7 | 36 Avenue & 11 Street | 13.2 km | |
| 8 | 36 Avenue & 9 Street | 13.6 km | |
| 9 | 36 Avenue & 8 Street | 13.7 km | |
| 10 | 8 Street & 34 Avenue | 14.4 km | |
| 11 | 8 Street & 30 Avenue | 15.8 km | |
| 12 | 5 Street & 30 Avenue | 16.6 km | |
| 13 | 5 Street & 27 Avenue | 17.3 km | |
| 14 | 5 Street & 25 Avenue | 18.1 km | |
| 15 | 5 Street & 24 Avenue | 18.2 km | |
| 16 | 5 Street & 23A Avenue | 18.7 km | |
| 17 | 5 Street & 22 Avenue | 19.2 km | |
| 18 | 5 Street & 20 Avenue | 19.6 km | |
| 19 | 5 Street & 20 Avenue | 19.9 km | |
| 20 | 5 Street & 18 Avenue | 20.2 km | |
| 21 | 5 Street & 17 Avenue | 20.5 km | |
| 22 | 5 Street & 15A Avenue | 21.5 km | |
| 23 | 5 Street & 14 Avenue | 21.9 km | |
| 24 | Leduc County Centre | 23.7 km | |
| 25 | 42 Street & 82 Avenue | 24.3 km | |
| 26 | 43 Street & 81 Street | 24.7 km | |
| 27 | 43 Street & 77 Avenue | 25.3 km | |
| 28 | 46 Street & Allard Way | 25.7 km | |
| 29 | 45 Street & 70 Avenue | 26.5 km | |
| 30 | 45 Street & 66 Avenue | 26.8 km | |
| 31 | 45 Street & 66 Avenue | 27.2 km | |
| 32 | 50 Street & 65 Avenue | 28.2 km | |
| 33 | 50 Street & 61 Avenue | 28.6 km | |
| 34 | 50 Street & 57 Avenue | 29.1 km | |
| 35 | 50 Street & 52 Avenue | 29.6 km | |
| 36 | Alexandra Arena | 30.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 12 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Alexandra Arena» | 05:19 — 17:25 | — — — |
| From «Century Park Transit Centre» | 06:04 — 18:14 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 3.75 $. The same fare applies to buses and LRT in Edmonton.
Tapping an Arc card, credit or debit card costs $3.00 and covers 90 minutes; cash or a paper Arc ticket costs $3.75 for the same 90 minutes. There is no monthly pass — instead the Arc card stops charging once you reach $102.00 in a month, or $10.50 in a day. Transfers within 90 minutes are free. The fare itself covers 90 minutes, so transfers within that window cost nothing extra.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 1 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Alexandra Arena the first is at 05:19 and the last at 17:25. From Century Park Transit Centre they are 06:04 and 18:14.
How long does the trip from Alexandra Arena to Century Park Transit Centre take?
About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 1 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the edmonton buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Edmonton Transit Service (ETS). Fares — City of Edmonton, ETS fares and passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Edmonton Open Data).