Bus 208 in Edmonton links St. Albert Centre Exchange and Government Transit Centre. The route is 17.0 km long with 9 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 40 minutes. On a weekday it runs 7 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 208 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | St. Albert Centre Exchange → Government Transit Centre |
| End → start | Government Transit Centre → St. Albert Centre Exchange |
| Route length | 17.0 km / 16.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 9 / 11 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 40 minutes |
| Trips per day | 7 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 20 |
| First / last trip from «St. Albert Centre Exchange» | 06:05 / 08:05 |
| First / last trip from «Government Transit Centre» | 15:04 / 17:09 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 208
Outbound: St. Albert Centre Exchange → Government Transit Centre
This direction has 9 stops and runs 17.0 km. The route passes St Albert Trail & Gate Avenue, Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride, 109 Street & 105 Avenue, 109 Street & 103 Avenue. 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 & Gate Avenue | 2.3 km | |
| 3 | Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride | 5.0 km | |
| 4 | 109 Street & 105 Avenue | 15.5 km | |
| 5 | 109 Street & 103 Avenue | 15.9 km | |
| 6 | 109 Street & Jasper Avenue | 16.3 km | |
| 7 | 107 Street & Jasper Avenue | 16.6 km | |
| 8 | 107 Street & 100 Avenue | 16.8 km | |
| 9 | Government Transit Centre | 17.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Government Transit Centre → St. Albert Centre Exchange
This direction has 11 stops and runs 16.8 km. The route passes 107 Street & 99 Avenue, 108 Street & Jasper Avenue Nearside, 109 Street & 103 Avenue, Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 107 Street & 99 Avenue | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | 107 Street & 100 Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | 108 Street & Jasper Avenue Nearside | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | 109 Street & 102 Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | 109 Street & 103 Avenue | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | 109 Street & 104 Avenue | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Nakî Transit Station and Park and Ride | 12.1 km | |
| 9 | St Albert Trail & Gate Avenue | 14.8 km | |
| 10 | St Albert Trail & Sterling St | 15.3 km | |
| 11 | St. Albert Centre Exchange | 16.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 7 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «St. Albert Centre Exchange» | 06:05 — 08:05 | — — — |
| From «Government Transit Centre» | 15:04 — 17:09 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20 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 208 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 08:05. From Government Transit Centre they are 15:04 and 17:09.
How long does the trip from St. Albert Centre Exchange to Government Transit Centre take?
About 40 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
9 outbound and 11 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 208 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).