Bus 704 in Edmonton links South Trail Plaza and Southgate Transit Centre. The route is 4.6 km long with 8 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 10 minutes. On a weekday it runs 37 trips in one direction, and 23 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 704 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | South Trail Plaza → Southgate Transit Centre |
| End → start | Southgate Transit Centre → South Trail Plaza |
| Route length | 4.6 km / 4.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 8 / 12 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 10 minutes |
| Trips per day | 37 on weekdays, 23 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30–31 · midday 30–37 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «South Trail Plaza» | 06:12 / 23:02 |
| First / last trip from «Southgate Transit Centre» | 06:00 / 22:50 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 704
Outbound: South Trail Plaza → Southgate Transit Centre
This direction has 8 stops and runs 4.6 km. The route passes Gateway Boulevard & Whitemud Drive, Gateway Boulevard & 48 Avenue, Calgary Trail & 48 Avenue, Calgary Trail SB & 45 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Trail Plaza | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Gateway Boulevard & Whitemud Drive | 1.9 km | |
| 3 | Gateway Boulevard & 48 Avenue | 2.3 km | |
| 4 | Calgary Trail & 48 Avenue | 2.4 km | |
| 5 | Calgary Trail SB & 45 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 6 | 106 Street & Whitemud Drive | 3.6 km | |
| 7 | 108 Street & Whitemud Drive | 3.7 km | |
| 8 | Southgate Transit Centre | 4.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Southgate Transit Centre → South Trail Plaza
This direction has 12 stops and runs 4.7 km. The route passes 110 Street & 51 Avenue, 106 Street & 51 Avenue, 106 Street & Whitemud Drive, 105 Street & 42 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 110 Street & 51 Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | 108 Street & 51 Avenue | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | 106 Street & 51 Avenue | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | 106 Street & 47 Avenue | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | 106 Street & Whitemud Drive | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | 105 Street & 42 Avenue | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | 105 Street & 42 Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Calgary Trail & GA MacDonald Avenue | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | South Park Centre North Entrance | 3.6 km | |
| 11 | South Park Centre South Entrance | 3.9 km | |
| 12 | South Trail Plaza | 4.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 37 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 23 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «South Trail Plaza» | 06:12 — 23:02 | 09:15 — 20:15 |
| From «Southgate Transit Centre» | 06:00 — 22:50 | 09:00 — 20:00 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–31 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–37 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–26; on weekends 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 704 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From South Trail Plaza the first is at 06:12 and the last at 23:02. From Southgate Transit Centre they are 06:00 and 22:50.
How long does the trip from South Trail Plaza to Southgate Transit Centre take?
About 10 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
8 outbound and 12 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 704 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 23 trips in one direction, running from South Trail Plaza between 09:15 and 20:15.
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).