Bus 55 in Edmonton links West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre and Meadows Transit Centre. The route is 24.6 km long with 27 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 53 trips in one direction, and 39 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 55 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre → Meadows Transit Centre |
| End → start | Meadows Transit Centre → West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre |
| Route length | 24.6 km / 24.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 27 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 48 minutes |
| Trips per day | 53 on weekdays, 39 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 15–23 · midday 15–20 · weekend 19–60 |
| First / last trip from «West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre» | 00:15 / 23:15 |
| First / last trip from «Meadows Transit Centre» | 00:05 / 23:05 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 55
Outbound: West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre → Meadows Transit Centre
This direction has 27 stops and runs 24.6 km. The route passes 169 Street & 87 Avenue, 159 Street & 81 Avenue, 117 Street & 51 Avenue, 108 Street & 51 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 169 Street & 87 Avenue | 1.3 km | |
| 3 | 165 Street & 87 Avenue | 1.5 km | |
| 4 | 164 Street & 87 Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 5 | 161 Street & 87 Avenue | 2.1 km | |
| 6 | 159 Street & 87 Avenue | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | 159 Street & 83 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | 159 Street & 81 Avenue | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | 159 Street & Whitemud Drive | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Whitemud Drive SB & 53 Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 11 | 122 Street & Whitemud Drive | 10.3 km | |
| 12 | 122 Street & 48 Avenue | 10.7 km | |
| 13 | 122 Street & 51 Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 14 | 117 Street & 51 Avenue | 11.4 km | |
| 15 | 116 Street & 51 Avenue | 11.6 km | |
| 16 | 115 Street & 51 Avenue | 11.8 km | |
| 17 | Malmo Road & 51 Avenue | 12.2 km | |
| 18 | Southgate Transit Centre | 13.2 km | |
| 19 | 110 Street & 51 Avenue | 13.6 km | |
| 20 | 108 Street & 51 Avenue | 13.9 km | |
| 21 | 106 Street & 51 Avenue | 14.2 km | |
| 22 | 106 Street & 47 Avenue | 14.6 km | |
| 23 | 106 Street & Whitemud Drive | 15.1 km | |
| 24 | Calgary Trail SB & Whitemud Drive | 15.6 km | |
| 25 | 99 Street & Whitemud Drive E | 16.2 km | |
| 26 | 50 Street & Whitemud Drive | 20.8 km | |
| 27 | Meadows Transit Centre | 24.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Meadows Transit Centre → West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre
This direction has 24 stops and runs 24.1 km. The route passes 50 Street & Whitemud Drive, Southgate Transit Centre, 117 Street & 51 Avenue, 159 Street & 81 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 | 50 Street & Whitemud Drive | 4.0 km | |
| 3 | 99 Street & Whitemud Drive | 8.6 km | |
| 4 | Gateway Boulevard & Whitemud Drive | 9.0 km | |
| 5 | 106 Street & Whitemud Drive | 9.9 km | |
| 6 | 108 Street & Whitemud Drive | 10.0 km | |
| 7 | Southgate Transit Centre | 11.1 km | |
| 8 | 112 Street & 51 Avenue | 11.9 km | |
| 9 | 114A Street & 51 Avenue | 12.3 km | |
| 10 | 115 Street & 51 Avenue | 12.6 km | |
| 11 | 116 Street & 51 Avenue | 12.7 km | |
| 12 | 117 Street & 51 Avenue | 13.0 km | |
| 13 | 122 Street & 51 Avenue | 13.4 km | |
| 14 | 122 Street & 48 Avenue | 13.7 km | |
| 15 | Whitemud Drive NB & 53 Avenue | 16.6 km | |
| 16 | 159 Street & Whitemud Drive | 20.9 km | |
| 17 | 159 Street & 81 Avenue | 21.2 km | |
| 18 | 159 Street & 83 Avenue | 21.4 km | |
| 19 | Meadowlark Road & 87 Avenue | 21.6 km | |
| 20 | 161 Street & 87 Avenue | 21.9 km | |
| 21 | 163 Street & 87 Avenue | 22.1 km | |
| 22 | 165 Street & 87 Avenue | 22.5 km | |
| 23 | 169 Street & 87 Avenue | 22.7 km | |
| 24 | West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre | 24.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 53 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 39 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre» | 00:15 — 23:15 | 06:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Meadows Transit Centre» | 00:05 — 23:05 | 00:00 — 23:00 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–23 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 15–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–33; on weekends every 19–60 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 55 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:15. From Meadows Transit Centre they are 00:05 and 23:05.
How long does the trip from West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre to Meadows Transit Centre take?
About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
27 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 55 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 39 trips in one direction, running from West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre between 06:00 and 23:45.
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).