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Bus Service to Acheson - Acheson Transit Service
Acheson’s transit is a partnership between Parkland County, the City of Spruce Grove, and the City of Edmonton offering services that connect Acheson to main transit routes in Edmonton and Spruce Grove. Once in Acheson get around by an included shuttle service.
Tri-Municipal Regional Transit Plan
The Tri- Region; Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County, collaborated to make a combined vision for transit servicing within the region. This is expressed in the Tri-Municipal Regional Transit Plan.
Bus Service within Acheson - Acheson Shuttle Information
Parkland County provides a shuttle service, Route 561 for bus stops and the businesses in Acheson zones 1-5. This service runs Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). It's as easy as boarding the shuttle bus and letting the driver know which locations you are traveling to. In the afternoon you must book your shuttle trip by:
- Using the TransLoc app, or
- Calling Southland Transportation at 780-455-8222
Be sure to identify the bus route and your departure time.
Acheson Shuttle Fare
The Shuttle transfer is included in the Spruce Grove transit fare.
Cancellation
Please cancel your booking if the ride is not required before 3 p.m. on the day of travel.
Schedule
The 561 bus stop is on the west side of the Husky Travel Centre parking lot, just off 266 St. Use Hwy. 60 and 114 Ave. to get there.
Plan your ride using the ETS trip planning tool.
Fares
Cash - $6.25
10 ticket book - $56
Monthly pass (Spruce Grove) - $135
Monthly pass (Edmonton) - $97
Monthly integrated pass** - $197
U-Pass holders - Free
Children under five - Free
CNIB pass holders - Free
** The integrated pass is for Spruce Grove residents only. Proof of residency is required when purchasing this pass.
Sale Locations
Buy your transit passes before the 8th day of each month. (i.e., May transit passes bought by May 8th). The transit fares for the Acheson riders are the same as the Spruce Grove commuters.
Passes and tickets
Acheson Location - Coming Soon
Spruce Grove City Hall - 315 Jespersen Ave.
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Border Paving Athletic Centre - 9 Tri Leisure Way(Debit and Credit only)
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Passes only
Shoppers Drug Mart (Commuter, Integrated and Student/Youth Passes)
- Century Crossing, #100-131 Century Crossing Rd., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Westland Market Mall, 70 McLeod Ave., Hwy. 16A, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Circle K: (Commuter Passes Only)
- 624 King St.
- 3 McLeod Ave
Statutory holidays
The buses will not operate on the following days:
- Wednesday, January 1, 2020, New Years Day
- Monday, February 17, 2020, Family Day
- Friday, April 10, 2020, Good Friday
- Monday, May 18, 2020, Victoria Day
- Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Canada Day
- Monday, August 3, 2020, Heritage Day
- Monday, September 7, 2020, Labour Day
- Monday, October 12, 2020, Thanksgiving
- Friday, December 25, 2020, Christmas Day
- Saturday, December 26, 2020, Boxing Day
- Friday, January 1, 2021, New Years Day
Riders' fares, general taxation, and a public transit utility charge cover the costs. All industrial lots in the service area pay a portion of the transit utility charge based on Council approved Utility Bylaw.
Contact
Engineering Services, Acheson Transit Service
Phone: 780-968-8445
Email: transit@parklandcounty.com
For questions about the schedule, construction detours, and connections, contact ETS.
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)
Phone: 311 (in Edmonton) / 780-442-5311 (outside Edmonton city limits)
BusLink: 780-496-1600 (24 hours)