Bus 589 in Edmonton links Coliseum Transit Centre and Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF. The route is 13.2 km long with 2 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 16 minutes. On a weekday it runs 3 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 589 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Coliseum Transit Centre → Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF |
| End → start | Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF → Coliseum Transit Centre |
| Route length | 13.2 km / 12.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 2 / 2 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 16 minutes |
| Trips per day | 3 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 115 |
| First / last trip from «Coliseum Transit Centre» | 06:35 / 09:30 |
| First / last trip from «Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF» | 18:30 / 21:30 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 589
Outbound: Coliseum Transit Centre → Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF
This direction has 2 stops and runs 13.2 km. The route passes —. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coliseum Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF | 13.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF → Coliseum Transit Centre
This direction has 2 stops and runs 12.2 km. The route passes —. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Coliseum Transit Centre | 12.2 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 3 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Coliseum Transit Centre» | 06:35 — 09:30 | — — — |
| From «Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF» | 18:30 — 21:30 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 115 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 589 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Coliseum Transit Centre the first is at 06:35 and the last at 09:30. From Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF they are 18:30 and 21:30.
How long does the trip from Coliseum Transit Centre to Edmonton Waste Management Centre IPTF take?
About 16 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
2 outbound and 2 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 589 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).