Bus 523 in Edmonton links Mill Woods Transit Centre and 100 Street & 102A Avenue. The route is 16.4 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 54 trips in one direction, and 39 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 523 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Mill Woods Transit Centre → 100 Street & 102A Avenue |
| End → start | 100 Street & 102A Avenue → Mill Woods Transit Centre |
| Route length | 16.4 km / 16.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 51 / 54 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 43 minutes |
| Trips per day | 54 on weekdays, 39 on weekends one way (58 on weekdays → Mill Woods Transit Centre) |
| Frequency | peak 15–20 · midday 15–20 · weekend 20–59 |
| First / last trip from «Mill Woods Transit Centre» | 00:22 / 23:22 |
| First / last trip from «100 Street & 102A Avenue» | 00:02 / 23:02 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 523
Outbound: Mill Woods Transit Centre → 100 Street & 102A Avenue
This direction has 51 stops and runs 16.4 km. The route passes 66 Street & 27 Avenue, 93 Street & 34 Avenue, 99 Street & 44 Avenue, 99 Street & 76 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 | 66 Street & 27 Avenue | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Youville Drive W & 28 Avenue | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Youville Drive W & 29 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Youville Drive W & 31 Avenue | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | 60 Street & Youville Drive W | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | 58 Street & 34 Avenue | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | 66 Street & 34 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | 71 Street & 34 Avenue | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Mill Woods Road & 34 Avenue | 3.6 km | |
| 11 | 82 Street & 34 Avenue | 4.0 km | |
| 12 | 91 Street & 34 Avenue | 4.7 km | |
| 13 | 92 Street & 34 Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 14 | 93 Street & 34 Avenue | 5.2 km | |
| 15 | 97 Street & 34 Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 16 | 97 Street & 33 Avenue | 5.7 km | |
| 17 | 97 Street & 31 Avenue | 6.0 km | |
| 18 | Parsons Road & 31 Avenue | 6.4 km | |
| 19 | Parsons Road & 33 Avenue | 6.7 km | |
| 20 | Parsons Road & 34 Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 21 | 99 Street & 36 Avenue | 7.2 km | |
| 22 | 99 Street & 37 Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 23 | 99 Street & 39 Avenue | 7.7 km | |
| 24 | 99 Street & 41 Avenue | 7.9 km | |
| 25 | 99 Street & 42 Avenue | 8.1 km | |
| 26 | 99 Street & 44 Avenue | 8.5 km | |
| 27 | 99 Street & 45 Avenue | 8.7 km | |
| 28 | 99 Street & 48 Avenue | 9.0 km | |
| 29 | 99 Street & 51 Avenue | 9.3 km | |
| 30 | 99 Street & 56 Avenue | 9.6 km | |
| 31 | 99 Street & 60 Avenue | 10.1 km | |
| 32 | 99 Street & 62 Avenue | 10.4 km | |
| 33 | 99 Street & 63 Avenue | 10.6 km | |
| 34 | 99 Street & 66 Avenue | 10.8 km | |
| 35 | 99 Street & 68 Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 36 | 99 Street & 70 Avenue | 11.3 km | |
| 37 | 99 Street & 73 Avenue | 11.6 km | |
| 38 | 99 Street & 76 Avenue | 11.9 km | |
| 39 | 99 Street & 79 Avenue | 12.2 km | |
| 40 | 99 Street & 82 Avenue | 12.5 km | |
| 41 | 99 Street & 83 Avenue | 12.6 km | |
| 42 | 99 Street & 85 Avenue | 12.9 km | |
| 43 | 99 Street & 87 Avenue | 13.1 km | |
| 44 | 99 Street & 89 Avenue | 13.3 km | |
| 45 | 99 Street & 92 Avenue | 13.5 km | |
| 46 | Scona Road & 94 Avenue | 14.0 km | |
| 47 | Low Level Bridge & 98 Avenue | 14.7 km | |
| 48 | McDougall Hill & Grierson Hill | 15.2 km | |
| 49 | 100 Street & Jasper Avenue | 16.0 km | |
| 50 | 100 Street & 102 Avenue | 16.1 km | |
| 51 | 100 Street & 102A Avenue | 16.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: 100 Street & 102A Avenue → Mill Woods Transit Centre
This direction has 54 stops and runs 16.3 km. The route passes 101 Street & 103A Avenue, 99 Street & 81 Avenue, 99 Street & 51 Avenue, 97 Street & 34 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 Street & 102A Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 101 Street & 103A Avenue | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | 100 Street & 103 Avenue | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | 100 Street & 102A Avenue | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | 100 Street & Jasper Avenue | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | 100 Street & Rossdale Road | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Low Level Bridge & James MacDonald Bridge | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | Scona Road & 96 Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Scona Road & 95 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | Scona Road & 94 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | 99 Street & 92 Avenue | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | 99 Street & 89 Avenue | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | 99 Street & 87 Avenue | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | 99 Street & 85 Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | 99 Street & 81 Avenue | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | 99 Street & 80 Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | 99 Street & 78 Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | 99 Street & 76 Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | 99 Street & 74 Avenue | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | 99 Street & 72 Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 21 | 99 Street & 69 Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 22 | 99 Street & 67 Avenue | 6.0 km | |
| 23 | 99 Street & 65 Avenue | 6.2 km | |
| 24 | 99 Street & 62 Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 25 | 99 Street & 60 Avenue | 6.9 km | |
| 26 | 99 Street & 56 Avenue | 7.3 km | |
| 27 | 99 Street & 54 Avenue | 7.5 km | |
| 28 | 99 Street & 51 Avenue | 7.8 km | |
| 29 | 99 Street & 48 Avenue | 8.0 km | |
| 30 | 99 Street & 45 Avenue | 8.3 km | |
| 31 | 99 Street & 44 Avenue | 8.4 km | |
| 32 | 99 Street & 42 Avenue | 8.8 km | |
| 33 | 99 Street & 41 Avenue | 9.0 km | |
| 34 | 99 Street & 39 Avenue | 9.3 km | |
| 35 | 99 Street & 36 Avenue | 9.7 km | |
| 36 | Parsons Road & 34 Avenue | 10.0 km | |
| 37 | Parsons Road & 33 Avenue | 10.2 km | |
| 38 | Parsons Road & 31 Avenue | 10.6 km | |
| 39 | 97 Street & 31 Avenue | 11.0 km | |
| 40 | 97 Street & 32 Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 41 | 97 Street & 34 Avenue | 11.4 km | |
| 42 | 93 Street & 34 Avenue | 11.8 km | |
| 43 | 92 Street & 34 Avenue | 12.1 km | |
| 44 | 91 Street & 34 Avenue | 12.4 km | |
| 45 | 82 Street & 34 Avenue | 13.0 km | |
| 46 | Mill Woods Road & 34 Avenue | 13.4 km | |
| 47 | 71 Street & 34 Avenue | 13.9 km | |
| 48 | 58 Street & 34 Avenue | 14.9 km | |
| 49 | 58 Street & Youville Drive W | 15.0 km | |
| 50 | 60 Street & Youville Drive W | 15.2 km | |
| 51 | Youville Drive W & 31 Avenue | 15.5 km | |
| 52 | Youville Drive W & 29 Avenue | 15.7 km | |
| 53 | Hewes Way & 28 Avenue | 16.0 km | |
| 54 | Mill Woods Transit Centre | 16.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 54 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 39 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mill Woods Transit Centre» | 00:22 — 23:22 | 00:23 — 23:23 |
| From «100 Street & 102A Avenue» | 00:02 — 23:02 | 00:04 — 23:04 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–20 minutes, most often every 17; midday every 15–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–31; on weekends every 20–59 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 523 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mill Woods Transit Centre the first is at 00:22 and the last at 23:22. From 100 Street & 102A Avenue they are 00:02 and 23:02.
How long does the trip from Mill Woods Transit Centre to 100 Street & 102A Avenue take?
About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
51 outbound and 54 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 523 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 39 trips in one direction, running from Mill Woods Transit Centre between 00:23 and 23:23.
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).