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As Arc, the regional electronic fare payment system, is now available to all ETS riders, ETS paper passes and tickets will no longer be available for purchase starting November 9.
For updates and more information about this change, visit Transit News and Events.
Switch to Arc today at myArc.ca!
Many flexible transit fares, passes, and ticket types are available to help you get around the Edmonton region.
Children 12 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying rider (youth, adult or senior). Children riding on their own must pay a cash fare or use a youth ticket.
Arc fares listed are for ETS only. View Arc Fare Rates for travel to other regions.
| Arc Card Pay-as-you-go (90min) | $2.75 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.25 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $100 |
| Arc Ticket (90min) | $3.50 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.25 |
| Youth and Student Monthly Fare Cap | $73 |
| Seniors Regular Monthly Fare Cap | $35 |
| Seniors Regular Annual Fare Cap | $385 |
Adult tickets and passes are for use by persons 25 to 64 years. Arc fares listed are for ETS only. View Arc Fare Rates for travel to other regions.
| Arc Card Pay-as-you-go (90min) | $2.75 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.25 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $100 |
| Arc Ticket (90min) | $3.50 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.25 |
| Cash | $3.50 |
| 10 Ticket Pack | $27.75 |
| Monthly Pass | $100 |
| Family / Day Pass | $10.25 |
Senior tickets and passes are for use by persons 65 years and older.
| Arc Card pay-as-you-go (90min) | $2.75 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.25 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $35 |
| Arc Card Annual Fare Cap (regular senior) | $385 |
| Arc Ticket (90min) | $3.50 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.25 |
| Cash | $3.50 |
| 10 Ticket Pack | $19.75 |
| Monthly Pass | $35 |
| Annual Pass - Low Income (income between $30,527 and $33,579) |
$139 |
| Annual Pass - Low Income (income below $30,526) |
Free |
Youth tickets and passes are for use by persons 24 years and under. Proof of age or current student status must be presented to transit staff upon request.
| Cash | $3.50 |
| 10 Ticket Pack | $19.75 |
| Monthly Pass | $73 |
Arc fares listed are for ETS only. View Arc Fare Rates for travel to other regions.
| Arc Card Pay-as-you-go (90min) | $2.75 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.25 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $73 |
| Arc Ticket (90min) | $3.50 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.25 |
| Youth and Student Monthly Fare Cap | $73 |
From September to June, we recommend students purchase monthly passes from their school. Many Edmonton Catholic and Edmonton Public Schools offer students discount passes. Contact your school directly for information and pricing.
ETS also allows Yellow Bus Pass holders up to 6 trips per month on regular transit service for travel before 8pm. An Operator must punch the Yellow Bus Pass at the location marked on the pass, which is considered one student fare. For Catholic School students with plastic yellow bus passes, Operators will not punch a hole. Riders will still receive a valid transfer as proof of payment.
| On Demand Transit | Riders only pay a fare when transferring from On Demand to regular service |
| Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS) | All DATS clients must pay a cash fare or have a valid transfer, ticket or pass. Mandatory attendants ride free |
| CNIB (Visually Impaired Riders) | Free with CNIB ID when boarding |
| Convention Transit Pass | Bulk fare option for conventions, exhibitions, seminars or meetings |
| Route 747 Airport Service |
Does not include transfers |
| Football Park & Ride |
A valid Edmonton Elks game day ticket qualifies riders for the Ticket to Ride program:
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| Regional Service | Regional routes and transit service operated by regions outside of Edmonton |
Arc is the Edmonton region’s electronic fare payment system. It includes Arc tickets and a reloadable Arc card that riders tap on validators when entering and exiting buses and LRT on participating regional transit systems.
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Tap your Arc card on the validator when entering and exiting buses and LRT platforms to ensure you are charged the correct fare.
Arc tickets are valid from the time they are first tapped on the validator.
Exact change is required when paying with cash on ETS buses.
ETS tickets are valid up to 90 minutes from the time of issue.
ETS riders must always carry and display their valid passes when boarding transit.
Transfers can be made between buses and the LRT on a single fare.
Riders must always have proof of payment when riding ETS.
Fare products can be purchased online, at the Edmonton Service Centre, and at sales outlets located in many convenient locations throughout the city. Riders can also buy an Arc card that can be used on many regional transit systems.
Paper tickets and passes are no longer available for purchase through fare vending machines at LRT stations. Riders can instead purchase reloadable Arc cards, 90-minute or 24-hour single-use Arc tickets and regional fare products at the Arc vending machines. More information on these products can be found at myArc.ca.
All fare products that were available in the older fare vending machines will remain available at ETS sales outlets throughout the city and through the online ETS store.
ETS Paper Tickets
ETS adult, youth and senior paper tickets with an expiry date of December 31, 2023, remain valid until December 31, 2024.
The expiration date helps protect against the potential counterfeiting of transit tickets, in addition to making routine design changes. As a courtesy and a sign of good faith, Edmonton Transit also allows expired tickets to be exchanged for new tickets for the first 90 days after the expiry date.
During this time, you can exchange your expired ETS tickets in-person at the Edmonton Service Centre (10111 104 Avenue NW 2nd Floor, Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4) or mail them to the Edmonton Service Centre through standard postal services, registered mail or courier.
If you choose to mail your expired tickets, please put them in an envelope that includes a note with your name, address, phone number and an explanation why you are mailing in these tickets.
Please Note: By using registered mail or courier, you will receive a tracking number and as well as notification when the envelope has been delivered.
ETS may be able to provide a refund for certain fare products and programs. If you purchased your product from the online store please email onlinestore@edmonton.ca for directions on how to return your pass for a refund.
For all other purchases please bring your pass along with your receipt to the Edmonton Service Center, located on the second floor of Edmonton Tower.
Purchased in error - A prorated refund may be given for passes purchased in error and returned with the value of the ETS Day Pass deducted for each day after the first day of the month if there is no receipt or from date of receipt whichever is relevant.
Prior to the 1st day of new month - Full refund
Day 1, 2, 3, and so on - Reduced refund for each valid day by the value of an ETS Day Pass, until there is no refund value
Dated receipt - Reduced refund for each valid day from date on receipt, by the value of an ETS Day Pass, until there is no refund value
Lost in Mail - All ETS Fare product ordered online is delivered by Canada Post, and a signature is required to confirm receipt. ETS cannot be responsible for delayed deliveries by Canada Post. However, if your order is not received and Canada Post confirms that the order has been lost, ETS will honour your purchase with a current valid replacement of the same type of fare product, after confirming with Canada Post.
Death of Passholder - A prorated refund may be given under the following circumstances with the value of the ETS Day Pass deducted for each day after the first day of the month if there is no receipt, or from date of receipt whichever is relevant (see Passes Purchased in Error for more information):
Damaged Fare Product (washed, torn, and so on) - Monthly passes or tickets that are damaged may be replaced by ETS, provided the type of pass or ticket can be identified and the product is currently valid. Expired fare product or fare product that cannot be identified as currently valid will not be replaced; ETS retains sole discretion regarding replacement in such cases.
We do not offer refunds for any of the following items.
As Arc, the regional electronic fare payment system, is now available to all ETS riders, ETS paper passes and tickets will no longer be available for purchase starting November 9. Adult, youth and senior paper transit tickets with an expiry date of December 31, 2023 will continue to be accepted as valid fare until December 31, 2025. Family/Day passes with an expiry date of 2024 will also be accepted as valid fare until the end of 2025.
Customers who are visually impaired and who possess a CNIB ID card can use that card as a transit pass on all ETS services including routes providing service outside the City of Edmonton. Use of a white cane or service animal alone does not qualify an individual for this fare service - the CNIB card must be shown to the bus operator upon boarding.
CNIB ID cards are accepted as valid fare payment on:
Children 12 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying customer (youth, adult, senior).
Can a youth accompany children 12 and under?
Yes, a fare paying youth can accompany children 12 and under.
How many children 12 and under can accompany one fare paying customer?
There is no limit (for example, a teacher could bring an entire class). However, it is expected that the customer will be able to supervise all accompanied children properly.
The program demonstrates the City’s commitment to making Edmonton a more child-friendly place that recognizes the needs of children and families. Providing free transit for children 12 and under encourages citizens to engage with their communities and participate in community events, recreation and school activities as a family.
Edmonton Transit works with each municipality to coordinate transit services. However, each municipality has authority over their own fare policy since transit fares help offset the operating costs and the tax levy that subsidizes the service provided.
The fares for inter-municipal transit trips are typically higher than local fares because of the longer distances and the higher operating costs to provide these services. Most ETS fare products can be used to travel to surrounding areas with an additional cross border surcharge. The surcharge is necessary to ensure that the sale of regional fare product is not undermined.
The introduction of the Arc card is supported by the Capital Region Board and will enable better and more convenient integration of transit fares throughout the region. For more information on each individual region, see Regional Service.
Route 747 is provided in partnership with the Edmonton Airports Authority. The transit fares charged on this route help offset the operating costs. The rates are comparable to other inter-municipal fares throughout the region.
For business travellers looking for a receipt for transportation costs to the airport, we recommend that you purchase a strip of adult tickets. Tickets can be purchased via our online store. ETS is currently unable to provide receipts for one-time fare purchases.
Route 747 operates under a different fare structure than other ETS routes. All Route 747 passengers must pay the $5 fare, including children under the age of 12.
Children 12 and under may ride free when accompanied by a fare paying rider on Route 580 to Fort Saskatchewan. A fare-paying customer can be either a youth or an adult.
For Route 560 to Spruce Grove, children 5 and under may ride free when accompanied by a fare paying rider.
