Edmonton Airport to Downtown by Public Transit: The Ultimate Budget

✈️ Key Summary: Take Route 747 Airport Express to Century Park, then transfer to ETS buses/LRT. $8.5 one-way, ~1 hour to downtown. 🚍 Step 1: Route 747 Airport Express Location: Ticket machine at Arrivals Door 7 (only one available) Payment: Debit/Credit/Cash (can also pay driver) Fare: $5 single ride (or use Arc card) Note: Not transferable to other ETS routes Pro Tip: Check real-time schedule online (printed timetables may be outdated) 🚆 Step 2: ETS Transfer at Century Park Options: LRT (Light Rail) to downtown/University Multiple bus routes Fare: $3.50 single ride (free transfers within 90min) Passes: Day passes available for unlimited travel 📍 Key Destinations: University of Alberta: Disembark at University Station Chinatown: Churchill Station (cleaner & less crowded than Toronto's TTC) Bonus: Try the historic cha chaan teng in Chinatown - always packed! 💡 Local Insight: Did you know Edmonton's Chinese nickname is "Dot City" ? You'll see why when you explore! #YEGTransit #BudgetTravel #EdmontonGuide