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Getting Around, Edmonton Travel and Edmonton Transport
(Edmonton, Alberta - AB, Canada)



The city of Edmonton is well supported by an extensive travel and transport network, with a number of nearby highways, including the notable Trans-Continental Yellowhead Highway. Close to the city, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is a major transport hub and well connected to the city by a range of ground transport. Public buses are run by the Edmonton Transit System (ETS) and provide travel both to and from the airport, and throughout the Edmonton area.

Further types of transport of offer in Edmonton include the extensive Edmonton Light Rail Transit (LRT) - with fast underground and overground trains, taxi travel and car rental. Here are Edmonton's main types of public transport and travel.




Edmonton Travel and Transport: Airports and Travel by Air / Edmonton International Airport (YEG) - Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 780 890 8900
Edmonton International Airport stands around 19 miles / 30 km to the south of Edmonton city and can be reached in around 45 minutes by car, with a selection of ground transport available. Many major airlines travel to and from the airport, including Air Canada, Air North, Air Transa, America West, Canadian North, Horizon Air, Northwest Airlines and United Airlines. Regular flights are available from Edmonton to a number of cities in Canada, such as Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, together with connections to prominent US airports, including Seattle and Minneapolis / St. Paul airports. Close to the downtown district, Edmonton City Center Airport (YXD) is a smaller airport, just 2 miles / 3 km from the city. This airport is used by a mixture of commuter airlines and numerous private planes.

Edmonton Travel and Transport: Edmonton Car Rental - Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
Car rental is a popular way to travel around the Edmonton region and ideal for exploring surrounding areas. All major car hire transport companies are well represented at Edmonton International Airport and around the city, including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Driving in Edmonton and throughout Canada is on the right-hand side of the road and seatbelts must be worn at all times. A number of major roads and highways are nearby, including the Trans-Continental Yellowhead Highway and also Highway 2, which offers a fast way to travel between Edmonton and America.

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Edmonton Travel and Transport: Travel by Bus and Coach - Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 780 420 2400
Operated by the Edmonton Transit System (ETS), bus transport in Edmonton is a cheap and reliable way to travel around the city. A short ten-stop tram network is also available in central Edmonton. The streets feature many blue and white bus stops, with route schedules readily available. Greyhound coach transport is also available in Edmonton and connects the city to the whole of North America. Edmonton's bus station is situated along 103rd Street, in the downtown district.

Edmonton Travel and Transport: Travel by Train - Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
Tel: +1 800 561 8630
The city of Edmonton is served by regular VIA Rail passenger trains, with the station being located close to the City Center Airport. This service has become less popular following the extensive network provided by the Light Rail Transit, although VIA Rail transport does connect Edmonton with much of Canada, including many major cities, such as Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Edmonton Travel and Transport: Travel by Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
The Edmonton Light Rail Transit network is extremely popular with both locals and visitors, offering inexpensive travel to a variety of central locations. Regular trains run northeasterly from the University of Alberta, easterly from Jasper Avenue, and northerly along 99th Street, right up to 139th Street in the Clareview area. Carrying upwards of 40,000 passengers each day, these electric trains travel both above and below ground, with ten stations along the way.

Edmonton Travel and Transport: Travel by Taxi - Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
The main taxi transport companies operating in Edmonton are Yellow Cabs and Alberta Co-Op Taxis. Fares are charged per kilometer and taxis are extremely convenient for short trips around the downtown district and to the nearby West Edmonton Mall.

 
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