Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) trip tools can help plan your trip, find schedule information and track your bus in real time.
BusLink is a 24-hour automated information system you can access to get schedule and other transit information anytime you need it.
Dial 780-496-1600 on your phone. Enter the 4 or 5-digit bus stop number to hear schedule information. Option 1 provides scheduled bus information for the current time of day, while option 2 allows users to find scheduled bus information for future times.
Bus stop numbers can be found at the bottom of every bus stop sign in Edmonton. For LRT Station stop numbers, select the station from our listing on our LRT Stations page.
No, BusLink has a "skip ahead" feature which allows you to select your choice at any point of the menu. BusLink will skip to the information you select.
BusLink offers 3 types of scheduling information.
Current time information will give you the schedule times of the next 3 buses within the next hour. All you need is the 4 or 5-digit bus stop number.
Later today information gives the schedule times for the next 3 buses at a later time during the current day. You will be prompted to enter the hour and minute of travel and the 4 or 5-digit bus stop number.
Future days offers the schedule times of the next 3 buses for a specific date and time up to 7 days in advance. You will be prompted to enter a number corresponding to the day of travel, the hour and minute of travel, and the 4- or 5-digit bus stop number.
BusLink can be a valuable resource for any transit user. Information available includes:
- Schedule Information
- Fare Information
- Customer Service hours of operation and location
- Lost and Found
- Safety and Security Information
- Other ETS Services
Yes, BusLink gives schedule times for bus stops serviced by School Specials. Call BusLink at 780-496-1600 and enter your 4 or 5-digit bus stop number.
ETS customers can send a text message to 31100 and get real-time departures sent directly to their mobile phones in seconds.
For information on how to use the service, text the word "HELP" to 31100. Note: standard data/messaging rate applies.
Text the bus stop number to 31100
Bus stop numbers can be found at the bottom of every bus stop sign in Edmonton. For LRT Station stop numbers, select the station from our listing on our LRT Stations page.
ETS will instantly send back a text with up to 3 departure times per route for the next hour.
Text the bus stop number and bus route to 31100
ETS will instantly send back a text with all departure times on that route for the next hour.
Do not forget to put a space between the bus stop number and the route number when sending the text.
You can also save a stop, or stop and route, for easy access in the future. Text SAVE to 31100 and then follow the instructions to select which stop you want to save and the keyword you want to save it as (for example - home, work, gym). After that, text the keyword to retrieve your saved bus stop and/or route.
On Demand Transit
On Demand Transit buses provide service for select neighbourhoods, seniors’ residences and attractions across Edmonton.
Planning a Trip
Use the Edmonton On Demand Transit App available through the Google Play and Apple App Store to book your trip. You can also book a trip online or by calling 780-496-2400.
Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS)
DATS is available to Edmonton residents who cannot use regular transit due to a physical and/or cognitive disability.
Booking or Changing a Trip
Trips are booked based on availability and can be reserved up to 3 days in advance. Reservation, subscription and same-day trips are available. Call 780-496-4567 (option 2) or fax form to 780-496-1008.