Bus 502 in Edmonton links South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre and Davies Transit Centre. The route is 7.0 km long with 11 stops, and the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service puts the full trip at about 18 minutes. On a weekday it runs 13 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 502 |
| City | Edmonton |
| Transit authority | Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
| Start → end | South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre → Davies Transit Centre |
| End → start | Davies Transit Centre → South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre |
| Route length | 7.0 km / 6.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 11 / 12 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 18 minutes |
| Trips per day | 13 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 30 |
| First / last trip from «South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre» | 06:27 / 17:24 |
| First / last trip from «Davies Transit Centre» | 06:38 / 17:34 |
| Fare | 3.75 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 502
Outbound: South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre → Davies Transit Centre
This direction has 11 stops and runs 7.0 km. The route passes 113 Street & 65 Avenue, 109 Street & 61 Avenue, 103 Street & 63 Avenue, 86 Street & Argyll Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 113 Street & 65 Avenue | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | 113 Street & 61 Avenue | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | 109 Street & 61 Avenue | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | 104 Street & 63 Avenue | 2.6 km | |
| 6 | 103 Street & 63 Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 7 | 99 Street & 63 Avenue | 3.4 km | |
| 8 | 86 Street & Argyll Road | 5.3 km | |
| 9 | 83 Street & Wagner Road | 5.8 km | |
| 10 | 80 Street & Wagner Road | 6.1 km | |
| 11 | Davies Transit Centre | 7.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Davies Transit Centre → South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre
This direction has 12 stops and runs 6.7 km. The route passes 80 Street & Wagner Road, 86 Street & Coronet Road, 99 Street & 63 Avenue, 104 Street & Allandale Road. 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 | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | 86 Street & Wagner Road | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | 86 Street & Coronet Road | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | 97 Street & 63 Avenue | 3.0 km | |
| 6 | 99 Street & 63 Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 7 | 103 Street & 63 Avenue | 4.0 km | |
| 8 | 104 Street & Allandale Road | 4.2 km | |
| 9 | 113 Street & 61 Avenue | 5.7 km | |
| 10 | 113 Street & 60 Avenue | 5.9 km | |
| 11 | 113 Street & 65 Avenue | 6.3 km | |
| 12 | South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre | 6.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Edmonton Transit Service, the route runs 13 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre» | 06:27 — 17:24 | — — — |
| From «Davies Transit Centre» | 06:38 — 17:34 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30 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 502 cost?
3.75 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre the first is at 06:27 and the last at 17:24. From Davies Transit Centre they are 06:38 and 17:34.
How long does the trip from South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre to Davies Transit Centre take?
About 18 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
11 outbound and 12 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 502 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).