Getting Around Edmonton
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Edmonton Airport information
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the primary gateway for Northern Alberta and a key hub for conferences serving Edmonton, Leduc, Nisku, and Jasper corridor events. Direct express transit links YEG to Edmonton’s LRT network via the ETS Route 747, with additional regional connections to Leduc and intercity buses to Red Deer, Calgary, and Jasper. On-site options include airport shuttles, ride-hailing, taxis, and hotel shuttles, giving flexible, year-round access for arrivals in winter weather. For planners, the airport’s transit and coach mix supports smooth delegate transfers and budget control.
Get between YEG and the city using ETS Route 747 to/from Century Park Transit Centre (for LRT and buses), operating 7 days a week as the airport’s direct link.
Choose from options at YEG: ETS 747, Leduc Transit, hotel shuttles (Nisku/Leduc), on-airport circulator, and regional coaches (e.g., Jasper connector).
Key details: the 747 is an express service designed for airport travelers; on-airport and hotel shuttles cover local campus/hotel moves; ride-hailing pickups are supported at YEG.
Event Planner Tip: Use the 747+LRT combo for predictable, scalable transfers; layer in hotel shuttles and ride-hailing for late-night or VIP movements.
Get between YEG and the city using ETS Route 747 to/from Century Park Transit Centre (for LRT and buses), operating 7 days a week as the airport’s direct link.
Choose from options at YEG: ETS 747, Leduc Transit, hotel shuttles (Nisku/Leduc), on-airport circulator, and regional coaches (e.g., Jasper connector).
Key details: the 747 is an express service designed for airport travelers; on-airport and hotel shuttles cover local campus/hotel moves; ride-hailing pickups are supported at YEG.
Event Planner Tip: Use the 747+LRT combo for predictable, scalable transfers; layer in hotel shuttles and ride-hailing for late-night or VIP movements.
Edmonton Train information
Edmonton’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) network connects major districts, universities, and downtown venues, giving fast north–south and southeast access for attendees. The system has 3 lines—Capital, Metro, and Valley—covering 29 stations and 37.4km; downtown segments run underground for reliable winter operations. The Valley Line (downtown–Mill Woods) opened November 4, 2023, expanding coverage to southeast neighborhoods. Century Park (Capital Line terminus) is the transfer point for ETS Route 747 from YEG, streamlining airport-to-venue journeys.
Ride the LRT by transferring from the 747 at Century Park to reach downtown, University of Alberta, ICE District, and key corridors on Capital/Metro/Valley lines.
Lines and reach: Capital Line (Clareview–Century Park), Metro Line (NAIT/Blatchford–Health Sciences/Jubilee), and Valley Line (102 Street–Mill Woods).
Planner-friendly: 29 stations, underground downtown segments for weather resilience, and broad coverage that reduces coach costs and traffic exposure.
Event Planner Tip: Select venues near LRT stations (Century Park, University, Churchill) to minimize shuttle needs and offer clear wayfinding from the airport via 747+LRT.
Ride the LRT by transferring from the 747 at Century Park to reach downtown, University of Alberta, ICE District, and key corridors on Capital/Metro/Valley lines.
Lines and reach: Capital Line (Clareview–Century Park), Metro Line (NAIT/Blatchford–Health Sciences/Jubilee), and Valley Line (102 Street–Mill Woods).
Planner-friendly: 29 stations, underground downtown segments for weather resilience, and broad coverage that reduces coach costs and traffic exposure.
Event Planner Tip: Select venues near LRT stations (Century Park, University, Churchill) to minimize shuttle needs and offer clear wayfinding from the airport via 747+LRT.
Edmonton Public Transportation information
Beyond rail, Edmonton offers robust bus and coach choices that fit different budgets and schedules. ETS Route 747 runs frequent express trips between YEG and Century Park in about 27 minutes, with early-to-late daily service windows for flight banks. Leduc Transit connects the airport with nearby cities, while on-site hotel shuttles handle local stays; ride-hailing (Uber) and taxis provide door-to-door flexibility for teams and equipment. Regional operators run direct services from the airport area toward Red Deer, Calgary, and Jasper for pre/post-event itineraries.
Connectivity choices: Leduc Transit to the airport, on-airport circulator, hotel shuttles, ride-hailing at designated pickup zones, and regional coaches (e.g., Jasper connector).
Visitor details: 747 stops include Premium Outlet Collection (adjacent to YEG) and Century Park Transit Centre for seamless LRT/bus connections across the city.
Event Planner Tip: Build a tiered plan—747+LRT for most delegates, ride-hail/taxis for late arrivals, and dedicated coaches for bulk equipment or out-of-town add-ons to Jasper/Calgary.
Connectivity choices: Leduc Transit to the airport, on-airport circulator, hotel shuttles, ride-hailing at designated pickup zones, and regional coaches (e.g., Jasper connector).
Visitor details: 747 stops include Premium Outlet Collection (adjacent to YEG) and Century Park Transit Centre for seamless LRT/bus connections across the city.
Event Planner Tip: Build a tiered plan—747+LRT for most delegates, ride-hail/taxis for late arrivals, and dedicated coaches for bulk equipment or out-of-town add-ons to Jasper/Calgary.
