Commuter Transit to Edmonton
A commuter transit service operates between the City of Spruce Grove and Edmonton (NAIT, Grant MacEwan, and Downtown) on weekdays.
View the Route 560 Schedule and Fare Details here.
For questions about the schedule, construction detours, and connections, contact:
Spruce Grove Transit
Phone: 780 962-7634 ext.193
Email: transit@sprucegrove.org
Website: www.sprucegrove.org/transit
On-Demand Local Transit
On-demand local transit provides service to Parkland Village, Acheson, Spruce Grove (including the industrial area), and Stony Plain. Parkland County, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain operate one combined on-demand transit service.
With over 500 pick-up/drop-off locations in the area, travelling around the Tri-Municipal Region has never been easier! Scroll down to view a map of On-Demand Stop Locations.
There are two types of on-demand pick-up/drop-off locations:
- Marked stops have a transit bus-stop sign.
- Unmarked stops are "virtual" – meaning they don't have a bus-stop sign.
Hours of Service
| Location | Days | Hours |
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Acheson |
Monday - Friday |
5 a.m. – 9 a.m. 2:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. |
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Parkland Village |
Monday - Friday |
5 a.m. – 9 a.m. 2:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. |
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Spruce Grove |
Monday - Friday |
5 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
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Stony Plain |
Monday - Friday |
5 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Three ways to book your trip
1. Download the Pick-Up On-Demand app from Google Play or the App Store
2. Book Online
3. Call 780-962-8747 (6 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
How it works
- Create an account in the app or online
- Enter your starting point and destination
- Select your travel time
- Enter the number of passengers in your group
- The app will tell you where you will be picked up
- Be sure arrive at your pick-up location prior to the 10-minute pick-up window
- Track the bus in real-time and enjoy the ride!
Book trips for right away or up to one week in advance for travel between any two bus stops in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Parkland Village or Acheson.
You will be given a 10-minute pick-up window, so be sure to arrive before the beginning of the pick-up window because the bus can't wait. The on-demand system calculates the most efficient route based on customer needs so trips are as fast as possible.
| Arc Card |
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When you use your Arc card to tap on and off the bus you will be charged the Arc card fare. The fare payment remains valid for 90 minutes, including transfers between Spruce Grove Transit buses (including the Stony Plain Transit buses). For example, you can travel on an on-demand local bus and then transfer to Route 560 to travel to Edmonton and your total fare will be $5.60 when you tap on and tap off your Arc card on both buses. Once the total amount you've spent during the month reaches the fare cap, you ride for the rest of the month for free! You can purchase an Arc Card online or at various retail locations If you'd like to purchase a card locally in Spruce Grove or Stony Plain, visit the following locations:
To learn more about Arc, or if you have questions or concerns, visit myarc.ca or contact them at 1-888-302-0001. If you have more questions, you can submit them online or visit the ARC FAQ page. |
| Fares | |
|---|---|
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Local service trip (one way within Spruce Grove, Stony Plain,Parkland Village and Acheson (no transfer to Commuter)) - aged 6+ |
$3.00 |
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Monthly Local Service Pass |
$65.00 |
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Monthly Local Service Pass (Youth under 19 years) |
$45.00 |
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Ages 12 and under (with a paid passenger) |
Free |
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U-Pass/CNIB Pass holders |
Free |
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Arc Card - standard adult fare only |
Commuter transit fare products, including the monthly commuter pass, the monthly youth/student commuter pass, the monthly integrated pass, and Spruce Grove Transit tickets are also accepted.
| Low Income Transit Pass |
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Reducing financial barriers to public transit
Residents of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County now have access to subsidized public transit, reducing the financial barrier to reliable transportation.
The Low-Income Transit Pass provides eligible, low-income individuals and newcomers to Canada the opportunity to purchase monthly transit passes at a reduced rate, allowing them to access public transportation within the Tri-Region as well as commuter service to Edmonton. Eligible residents can purchase transit passes at a discounted rate of $25 for local travel and $50 for commuter service.
Newcomers to Canada are eligible to receive a free transit pass for the first three months, after which they can purchase a pass at the subsidized rate for the remainder of the year. |
Attendants of individuals requiring support |
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Mandatory attendants of individuals who require support are allowed to ride for free on the Local and Commuter Transit when accompanying a person who needs assistance.
Those requiring support must complete the Needs Assessment for Applicants Requiring a Mandatory Attendant while using Local and Commuter Transit.
The applicant will receive a registration card if it is determined that a mandatory attendant is required. When using the Local and Commuter Transit, the person requiring support will be required to pay the transit fare and they may be asked to show their registration card, which will allow their attendant to ride for free.
For more information please call 780-962-7634 ext. 193. Or visit https://www.sprucegrove.org/services/spruce-grove-transit/transit-fares/ for more/updated information. |
Statutory Holidays (No Service) |
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Please note that the transit service does not operate on the following statutory holidays:
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Additional Resources
Accessible Transportation Services (ATS)
Contact
For Commuter and On-Demand related transit inquiries:
Phone: 780-962-7634 ext. 193
For Parkland County specific related inquires:
Phone: 780-968-8445
Email: transit@parklandcounty.com