Bus 524 in Edmonton links Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance and Donnell Road & 95 Avenue. The route is 3.0 km long with 13 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 9 minutes. On a weekday it runs 15 trips in one direction, and 6 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 524 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance → Donnell Road & 95 Avenue |
| End → start | Donnell Road & 95 Avenue → Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance |
| Route length | 2.5 km / 3.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 13 / 13 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 9 minutes |
| Trips per day | 15 on weekdays, 6 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 29–30 · weekend 60 |
| First / last trip from «Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance» | 09:01 / 17:00 |
| First / last trip from «Donnell Road & 95 Avenue» | 09:10 / 17:10 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 524
Outbound: Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance → Donnell Road & 95 Avenue
This direction has 13 stops and runs 3.0 km. The route passes 85 Street & 82 Avenue, 89 Street & 82 Avenue, 91 Street & 84 Avenue, 92 Street & 90 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 85 Street & 82 Avenue | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | 87 Street & 82 Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | 89 Street & 82 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 5 | 91 Street & 82 Avenue | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | 91 Street & 84 Avenue | 1.0 km | |
| 7 | 91 Street & 88 Avenue | 1.3 km | |
| 8 | 92 Street & 90 Avenue | 1.6 km | |
| 9 | 92 Street & 92 Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 10 | 92 Street & 93 Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 11 | Donnell Road & 95 Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 12 | 92 Street & 95 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 13 | Donnell Road & 95 Avenue | 2.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Donnell Road & 95 Avenue → Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance
This direction has 13 stops and runs 3.7 km. The route passes 92 Street & 95 Avenue, 85 Street & 95 Avenue, 79 Street & 95 Avenue, 83 Street & 93 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donnell Road & 95 Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 92 Street & 95 Avenue | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | 87 Street & 95 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | 85 Street & 95 Avenue | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Holyrood Road & 95 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | 79 Street & 95 Avenue | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | 82 Street & 94 Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | 83 Street & 93 Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | 85 Street & 92 Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | 83 Street & 90 Avenue | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | Bonnie Doon North Entrance | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Bonnie Doon Mall | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance | 3.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 15 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 6 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance» | 09:01 — 17:00 | 10:30 — 15:30 |
| From «Donnell Road & 95 Avenue» | 09:10 — 17:10 | 10:38 — 15:38 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 29–30 minutes; on weekends every 60 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 524 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance the first is at 09:01 and the last at 17:00. From Donnell Road & 95 Avenue they are 09:10 and 17:10.
How long does the trip from Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance to Donnell Road & 95 Avenue take?
About 9 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
13 outbound and 13 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 524 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 6 trips in one direction, running from Bonnie Doon Mall South Entrance between 10:30 and 15:30.
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).