Bus 516 in Edmonton links Mill Woods Transit Centre and Meadows Transit Centre. The route is 10.2 km long with 30 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 28 minutes. On a weekday it runs 77 trips in one direction, and 60 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 516 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Mill Woods Transit Centre → Meadows Transit Centre |
| End → start | Meadows Transit Centre → Mill Woods Transit Centre |
| Route length | 10.2 km / 11.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 30 / 31 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 28 minutes |
| Trips per day | 77 on weekdays, 60 on weekends one way (63 on weekdays → Mill Woods Transit Centre) |
| Frequency | peak 12–21 · midday 15–20 · weekend 15–21 |
| First / last trip from «Mill Woods Transit Centre» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «Meadows Transit Centre» | 05:18 / 23:59 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 516
Outbound: Mill Woods Transit Centre → Meadows Transit Centre
This direction has 30 stops and runs 10.2 km. The route passes Hewes Way & 23 Avenue, 32 Street & 21 Avenue, 27 Street & 14 Avenue, 17 Street & 23 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Woods Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hewes Way & 23 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | 50 Street & 23 Avenue | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | 47 Street & 23 Avenue | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | Mill Woods Road E & 23 Avenue | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | 38 Street & 23 Avenue | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | 34 Street & 23 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | 32 Street & 22 Avenue | 3.3 km | |
| 9 | 32 Street & 21 Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 10 | 32 Street & 19 Avenue | 3.6 km | |
| 11 | 32 Street & 18 Avenue | 3.9 km | |
| 12 | 32 Street & 17B Avenue | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | 32 Street & 16A Avenue | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | 32 Street & 15 Avenue | 4.5 km | |
| 15 | 30 Street & 14 Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | 27 Street & 14 Avenue | 5.1 km | |
| 17 | 25 Street & 14 Avenue | 5.3 km | |
| 18 | 24 Street & 14 Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | 24 Street & 16 Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | 24 Street & 17 Avenue | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | 24 Street & 20 Avenue | 6.4 km | |
| 22 | 24 Street & 23 Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 23 | 17 Street & 23 Avenue | 7.5 km | |
| 24 | 17 Street & 25 Avenue | 7.7 km | |
| 25 | 17 Street & 28 Avenue | 8.1 km | |
| 26 | 17 Street & Silver Berry Road | 8.5 km | |
| 27 | 17 Street & 34 Avenue | 9.0 km | |
| 28 | 17 Street & Tamarack Gate | 9.5 km | |
| 29 | 17 Street & Maple Road | 9.8 km | |
| 30 | Meadows Transit Centre | 10.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Meadows Transit Centre → Mill Woods Transit Centre
This direction has 31 stops and runs 11.3 km. The route passes 17 Street & Tamarack Way, 17 Street & 23 Avenue, 30 Street & 14 Avenue, 32 Street & 23 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadows Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 17 Street & Tamarack Way | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | 17 Street & 38 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | 17 Street & 37 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | 17 Street & 34 Avenue | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | 17 Street & Silver Berry Road | 2.1 km | |
| 7 | 17 Street & 28 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | 17 Street & 25 Avenue | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | 17 Street & 23 Avenue | 3.2 km | |
| 10 | 24 Street & 23 Avenue | 3.7 km | |
| 11 | 24 Street & 20 Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 12 | 24 Street & 18 Avenue | 4.3 km | |
| 13 | 24 Street & 16 Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 14 | 24A Street & 14 Avenue | 5.1 km | |
| 15 | 29 Street & 14 Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 16 | 30 Street & 14 Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 17 | 32 Street & 15 Avenue | 6.0 km | |
| 18 | 32 Street & 16A Avenue | 6.2 km | |
| 19 | 32 Street & 17B Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 20 | 32 Street & 18A Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 21 | 32 Street & 21 Avenue | 7.1 km | |
| 22 | 32 Street & 22 Avenue | 7.3 km | |
| 23 | 32 Street & 23 Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 24 | 34 Street & 23 Avenue | 7.9 km | |
| 25 | 38 Street & 23 Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 26 | Mill Woods Road E & 23 Avenue | 9.0 km | |
| 27 | 47 Street & 23 Avenue | 9.3 km | |
| 28 | Hewes Way & 23 Avenue | 9.9 km | |
| 29 | 58 Street & 23 Avenue | 10.3 km | |
| 30 | 66 Street & 23 Avenue | 10.6 km | |
| 31 | Mill Woods Transit Centre | 11.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 77 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 60 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mill Woods Transit Centre» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 06:13 — 23:44 |
| From «Meadows Transit Centre» | 05:18 — 23:59 | 06:02 — 23:42 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–21 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 15–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 7–20; on weekends every 15–21 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 516 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mill Woods Transit Centre the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:30. From Meadows Transit Centre they are 05:18 and 23:59.
How long does the trip from Mill Woods Transit Centre to Meadows Transit Centre take?
About 28 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
30 outbound and 31 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 516 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 60 trips in one direction, running from Mill Woods Transit Centre between 06:13 and 23:44.
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).