I already checked out the website and I want to know if I can find if a bus from point A will stop at the place I need to go, point B and the length of the ride!
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ETS has a trip calculator that will provide both the bus number and route as well as any transfers required. It also gives an approximation of the length of the trip as well. You can find it at http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/external/transit/tripsolution.aspx Put in the location you are at and the time you want to depart, along with the destination and it will calculate for you. Takes a bit of tweeking and if you can't get it to work for you just call their office. They have people on the phone to advise you and they do a great job at helping you plan your trip.
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In general, the bus system is designed to get people from place to place, along the main streets. In the out lying suburbs, the bus may only come in and stop at one place, so people have to walk a few minutes from their home, to get to a bus stop. in some cases, you may need to "transfer " from one bus route to another, to get to your final destination. This is normal practice all over the world. Haven't you lived where there was a bus system before ? Jim b. Toronto.
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The City of Edmonton operates ETS (Edmonton Transit System) like most municipalities. There are major bus routes that connect from Transit Centres (hubs) which then Branch off to service areas / residential areas. There are certain bus routes that are great like the #8 Which Travels from Millwoods on the Southside (23rd avenue) to Abbotsfield (118th avenue) stopping at some key locations including several malls, libraries, the downtown core, etc. with stops all along the way that you can get off to transfer to another route if needed as well or to get to your destination. Dont be affraid to call ETS, they'll help you out. 780-496-1611 will let you talk to someone about planning your trip, you basically need to know your departing location, your destination and approximate time to arrive, or depart.
