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The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) offers many fare options for riding transit around the Edmonton region.
Adult fares are for use by persons 19 to 64 years and are valid only on ETS vehicles. View Arc Fare Rates for travel to other regions. Each individual rider (over the age of 12) needs their own form of payment.
| Fare Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Arc Card Pay-as-you-go 90min (Arc card, credit or debit) | $3 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.50 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $102 |
| Arc Ticket (90min) | $3.75 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.50 |
| Cash | $3.75 |
Riders 65 years of age or older automatically qualify for seniors' pricing but must apply for a concession fare. Seniors who require a low income annual pass must apply.
| Fare Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Arc Card Pay-as-you-go 90 min (Arc card, credit or debit) | $3 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.50 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $36 |
| Arc Card Annual Fare Cap (regular senior) (This fare cap only applies on ETS routes) | $396 |
| Arc Ticket (90 min) | $3.75 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.50 |
| Annual Pass - Low Income (income between $31,906 and $35,097) | $140 |
| Annual Pass - Low Income (income below $31,906) | Free |
| Cash | $3.75 |
Youth tickets and passes are for use by persons 18 years and under. Proof of age or current student status must be presented to transit staff upon request.
Arc fares listed are for ETS only. View Arc Fare Rates for travel to other regions.
| Fare Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Arc Card Pay-as-you-go 90min (Arc card, credit or debit) | $3 |
| Arc Card Daily Fare Cap | $10.50 |
| Arc Card Monthly Fare Cap | $66 |
| Arc Ticket (90min) | $3.75 |
| Arc Ticket (24hr) | $10.50 |
| Cash | $3.75 |
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 an Arc card or ticket.
Visit Youth Transit Fares to learn more about programs and concessions for youth riders.
Arc multi-day passes are valid only on ETS buses and LRT. Only ETS Airport multi-day passes are valid on the Edmonton International Airport Route 747. All multi-day passes are not valid on regional transit services, including partner agencies using Arc.
| Fare Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| ETS Arc 3-day Pass | $24 |
| ETS Arc 5-day Pass | $30 |
| ETS Airport + 3-day Pass | $36 |
| ETS Airport + 5-day Pass | $42 |
The Arc multi-day pass is valid for 3 or 5 consecutive days after the first tap. Unused Arc multi-day passes are valid for 1 year after purchase.
| Fare Type | Fare Details |
|---|---|
| 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, Arc card or Arc ticket. Mandatory attendants ride free. When on regular transit, fare-paying DATS clients can travel with a companion for free. DATS clients may be required to show their DATS registration card upon request. |
| CNIB (Blind or Low Vision Riders) | Free with CNIB ID when boarding. Attendants accompanying CNIB cardholders are required to pay applicable fare. |
| ETS Arc Display Pass | A fare option for riders who are not able to tap an Arc card due to a physical or cognitive disability. The ETS Arc display pass is valid on ETS only. |
| ETS@Work Program | In partnership with Edmonton employers, the ETS@Work program provides employees with a monthly discount of up to 24% off the standard adult Arc fare cap |
| Event Transit Pass | Bulk fare option for conventions, exhibitions, seminars or meetings |
| Route 747 Airport Service |
Cost is per 1-way trip and does not include transfers
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| Football Park & Ride | A valid Edmonton Elks game day ticket qualifies riders for the Ticket to Ride program 2 hours before the game, during the game, and 2 hours after the game ends for regular bus, LRT and Park & Ride |
| 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 an Arc card and Arc tickets riders tap when entering and exiting buses and the LRT.
Get the best fare rate by using the same card, every time you tap.
Whether it’s your Arc card, digital or physical credit or debit card—to ensure you get the best rate.
Note: Arc period passes such as youth passes provided to students through school boards (excluding U-Pass), Providing Accessible Transit Here (PATH), ETS@Work, and senior subsidy program as well as the senior's annual cap are only applicable on ETS routes. These programs may require riders to apply for them. Check if you are eligible by visiting Fare Assistance Programs.
Arc cards are available for purchase at all the locations on the map.
90-minute and 24-hour Arc tickets can be purchased at Arc fare vending machines at LRT stations, some transit centres and in-person service centres.
3 and 5-day Arc multi-day passes can only be purchased at Arc fare vending machines at LRT stations, the West Edmonton Mall and Mill Woods transit centres, Edmonton Service Centre and the Edmonton International Airport.
Sales outlets do not set their own prices for Arc fare products. The price of Arc products are set by City Council in conjunction with ETS. All sales outlets are expected to abide by these set prices. For concerns about retailers selling Arc products at non-standard prices, please collect detailed information and call the Arc call centre at 1-888-302-0001 to report the concern.
Using an Arc Card
Tap your Arc card on the validator when entering and exiting buses and LRT platforms to ensure you are charged the correct fare.
Each individual rider (over the age of 12) needs their own form of payment.
Using Arc Tickets and Multi-day Passes
Arc tickets and multi-day passes are valid from the time they are first tapped on the validator.
Using Arc Tap to Pay
Tap your physical or digital credit or debit card on the validator when entering and exiting buses and LRT platforms to ensure you are charged the correct fare.
Each individual rider (over the age of 12) needs their own form of payment.
Exact change is required when paying with cash on ETS buses.
Transfers can be made between buses and the LRT on a single fare.
Riders must always have proof of payment when riding ETS.
Until March 31, 2026, riders can exchange their unused single ETS paper tickets and Family/Day passes for Arc single-use tickets at the Edmonton Service Centre. Since any tickets with a 2023 expiration date are valid until December 31, 2025, we encourage people to use their remaining tickets before the end of the year rather than exchanging them.
Unused tickets can only be exchanged; refunds will not be given for unused tickets.
Transit riders can continue to pay for trips with Arc cards, Arc tickets and cash. There are also reduced fare caps for youth, seniors and low-income riders.
There are many ways to get an Arc card:
Riders can purchase 90-minute or 24-hour single-use Arc tickets and regional fare products at the Arc vending machines or in-person service centres.
Buy your Arc multi-day pass at an Arc vending machine in Edmonton. Vending machines are located at all LRT stations, as well as the West Edmonton Mall and Mill Woods transit centres. You can buy your Arc multi-day pass with cash, debit or credit.
You can request a refund online or through the Arc call centre. You will be required to go to an in-person service centre to receive your cash or credit refund and your Arc account will be closed.
Accounts are closed for your protection. To prevent fraudulent activity, any request for a refund is for the full amount remaining in the account and will result in the card being blocked and the account being closed.
Partial refunds are not able to be given. Refund requests are only able to be processed for the full amount remaining in your account.
You can request a reimbursement through the Arc call centre. You will be required to provide details about the request and it may be investigated before approved.
Approved reimbursements will go directly back onto your Arc card.
Each individual rider (over the age of 12) needs their own form of payment. Riders can link multiple Arc cards to one account. This gives you the ability to have one account for the whole family, and you can load money to each individual card on the same account.
If paying with a physical or digital credit or debit card, then each individual needs their own card.
Low income seniors may be eligible for a free annual pass. Visit Senior Transit Fares for more details.
Riders who are blind or has low vision 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 rider (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 rider?
There is no limit (for example, a teacher could bring an entire class). However, it is expected that the rider 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 Service 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 cross-boundary transit trips are typically higher than local fares because of the longer distances and the higher operating costs to provide these services. For more information on each region, see Regional Service.
Route 747 is provided in partnership with the Edmonton Airport Authority. The transit fares charged on this route help offset the operating costs. The rates are comparable to other regional commuter fares.
For business travellers looking for a receipt for transportation costs to the airport, we recommend you purchase an Arc ticket. 90-minute or 24-hour Arc tickets can be purchased at the Arc fare vending machines located in transit centres and LRT stations.
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.
For Route 560 to Spruce Grove, children 5 and under may ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying rider.
