Bus 203 in Edmonton links St. Albert Centre Exchange and University Transit Centre. The route is 18.8 km long with 10 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 41 minutes. On a weekday it runs 21 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 203 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | St. Albert Centre Exchange → University Transit Centre |
| End → start | University Transit Centre → St. Albert Centre Exchange |
| Route length | 18.8 km / 19.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 10 / 13 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 41 minutes |
| Trips per day | 21 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «St. Albert Centre Exchange» | 06:05 / 17:25 |
| First / last trip from «University Transit Centre» | 06:46 / 18:10 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 203
Outbound: St. Albert Centre Exchange → University Transit Centre
This direction has 10 stops and runs 18.8 km. The route passes St Albert Trail & Madison Ave, St Albert Trail & Green Grove Dr, Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride, 135 Street & Coronation Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Albert Centre Exchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | St Albert Trail & Madison Ave | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | St Albert Trail & St Anne Street | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | St Albert Trail & Green Grove Dr | 1.7 km | |
| 5 | St Albert Trail & Gate Avenue | 2.3 km | |
| 6 | Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride | 4.8 km | |
| 7 | Mark Messier Trail & 142 Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 8 | 135 Street & Coronation Road | 12.5 km | |
| 9 | 116 Street & 87 Avenue | 18.2 km | |
| 10 | University Transit Centre | 18.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: University Transit Centre → St. Albert Centre Exchange
This direction has 13 stops and runs 19.7 km. The route passes 112 Street & 86 Avenue, 114 Street & 83 Avenue, 114 Street & 87 Avenue, Mark Messier Trail & 142 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 112 Street & 86 Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | 112 Street & 84 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | 114 Street & 83 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | 114 Street & 85 Avenue | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | 114 Street & 87 Avenue | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | Westmount Transit Centre | 7.5 km | |
| 8 | Mark Messier Trail & 142 Avenue | 13.2 km | |
| 9 | Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride | 15.0 km | |
| 10 | St Albert Trail & Superstore South | 17.1 km | |
| 11 | St Albert Trail & Gate Avenue | 17.7 km | |
| 12 | St Albert Trail & Sterling St | 18.3 km | |
| 13 | St. Albert Centre Exchange | 19.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 21 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «St. Albert Centre Exchange» | 06:05 — 17:25 | — — — |
| From «University Transit Centre» | 06:46 — 18:10 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–60 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 60 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20.
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 203 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From St. Albert Centre Exchange the first is at 06:05 and the last at 17:25. From University Transit Centre they are 06:46 and 18:10.
How long does the trip from St. Albert Centre Exchange to University Transit Centre take?
About 41 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
10 outbound and 13 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 203 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).