Bus 501 in Edmonton links Davies Transit Centre and Capilano Transit Centre. The route is 11.0 km long with 40 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 31 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction, and 23 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 501 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | Davies Transit Centre → Capilano Transit Centre |
| End → start | Capilano Transit Centre → Davies Transit Centre |
| Route length | 11.0 km / 11.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 40 / 40 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 31 minutes |
| Trips per day | 36 on weekdays, 23 on weekends one way (39 on weekdays → Davies Transit Centre) |
| Frequency | peak 20–36 · midday 28–35 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Davies Transit Centre» | 05:59 / 23:37 |
| First / last trip from «Capilano Transit Centre» | 00:07 / 23:07 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 501
Outbound: Davies Transit Centre → Capilano Transit Centre
This direction has 40 stops and runs 11.0 km. The route passes 80 Street & Wagner Road, 96 Street & 71 Avenue, 91 Street & 84 Avenue, 79 Street & 95 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davies Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 80 Street & Wagner Road | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | 86 Street & Wagner Road | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | 86 Street & Coronet Road | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | 86 Street & 66 Avenue | 1.9 km | |
| 6 | 88 Street & 66 Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | 88 Street & 66 Avenue | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | 94 Street & 66 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | 96 Street & 66 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | 96 Street & 69 Avenue | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | 96 Street & 71 Avenue | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | 96 Street & 73 Avenue | 3.6 km | |
| 13 | 96 Street & 75 Avenue | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | 96 Street & 77 Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | 96 Street & 80 Avenue | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | 96 Street & 81 Avenue | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | 96 Street & 82 Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 18 | 93 Street & 82 Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | 91 Street & 82 Avenue | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | 91 Street & 84 Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 21 | 91 Street & 88 Avenue | 5.7 km | |
| 22 | 92 Street & 90 Avenue | 6.1 km | |
| 23 | 92 Street & 92 Avenue | 6.3 km | |
| 24 | 92 Street & 93 Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 25 | 92 Street & 95 Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 26 | 87 Street & 95 Avenue | 7.2 km | |
| 27 | 85 Street & 95 Avenue | 7.5 km | |
| 28 | Holyrood Road & 95 Avenue | 7.8 km | |
| 29 | 79 Street & 95 Avenue | 8.1 km | |
| 30 | 76 Street & 95 Avenue | 8.4 km | |
| 31 | 75 Street & 94B Avenue | 8.7 km | |
| 32 | 73 Street & 94B Avenue | 8.9 km | |
| 33 | Ottewell Road & 94B Avenue | 9.2 km | |
| 34 | 68 Street & 94B Avenue | 9.4 km | |
| 35 | 61 Street & 94B Avenue | 9.8 km | |
| 36 | 58 Street & 94B Avenue | 10.0 km | |
| 37 | 52 Street & 94B Avenue | 10.2 km | |
| 38 | 50 Street & 94B Avenue | 10.3 km | |
| 39 | 50 Street & 98 Avenue | 10.8 km | |
| 40 | Capilano Transit Centre | 11.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Capilano Transit Centre → Davies Transit Centre
This direction has 40 stops and runs 11.3 km. The route passes 50 Street & 98 Avenue, 79 Street & 95 Avenue, 91 Street & 85 Avenue, 96 Street & 73 Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capilano Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 50 Street & 98 Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | 50 Street & 94B Avenue | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | 57 Street & 94B Avenue | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | 61 Street & 94B Avenue | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | 68 Street & 94B Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | Ottewell Road & 94B Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | 73 Street & 94B Avenue | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | 75 Street & 95 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | 77 Street & 95 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | 79 Street & 95 Avenue | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | 81 Street & 95 Avenue | 3.4 km | |
| 13 | 85 Street & 95 Avenue | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | 90 Street & 95 Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | 92 Street & 95 Avenue | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | 92 Street & 93 Avenue | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | 92 Street & 92 Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | 92 Street & 90 Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | 91 Street & 87 Avenue | 5.4 km | |
| 20 | 91 Street & 85 Avenue | 5.6 km | |
| 21 | 91 Street & 83 Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 22 | 91 Street & 82 Avenue | 5.9 km | |
| 23 | 93 Street & 82 Avenue | 6.1 km | |
| 24 | 96 Street & 82 Avenue | 6.6 km | |
| 25 | 96 Street & 79 Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 26 | 96 Street & 78 Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 27 | 96 Street & 76 Avenue | 7.2 km | |
| 28 | 96 Street & 74 Avenue | 7.3 km | |
| 29 | 96 Street & 73 Avenue | 7.5 km | |
| 30 | 96 Street & 71 Avenue | 7.7 km | |
| 31 | 96 Street & 68 Avenue | 8.0 km | |
| 32 | 96 Street & 66 Avenue | 8.3 km | |
| 33 | 94 Street & 66 Avenue | 8.5 km | |
| 34 | 88 Street & 66 Avenue | 8.9 km | |
| 35 | 88 Street & 66 Avenue | 9.1 km | |
| 36 | 86 Street & 66 Avenue | 9.3 km | |
| 37 | 86 Street & Argyll Road | 9.6 km | |
| 38 | 83 Street & Wagner Road | 10.1 km | |
| 39 | 80 Street & Wagner Road | 10.4 km | |
| 40 | Davies Transit Centre | 11.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 36 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 23 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Davies Transit Centre» | 05:59 — 23:37 | 06:08 — 19:08 |
| From «Capilano Transit Centre» | 00:07 — 23:07 | 06:38 — 19:08 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–36 minutes, most often every 21; midday every 28–35 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–31; on weekends every 30–60 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 501 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Davies Transit Centre the first is at 05:59 and the last at 23:37. From Capilano Transit Centre they are 00:07 and 23:07.
How long does the trip from Davies Transit Centre to Capilano Transit Centre take?
About 31 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
40 outbound and 40 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 501 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 23 trips in one direction, running from Davies Transit Centre between 06:08 and 19:08.
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).