To facilitate repairs on the EPCOR water main serving Beaumont, the City is implementing a mandatory water ban for municipal operations and voluntary restrictions for residents to reduce non-essential water use, effective July 22, 2024.

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Bus & Transit

Need to get from point A to point B safely and on your schedule? Beaumont Transit has you covered!

Extended transit hours in effect

As of April 2, Beaumont Transit (Beaumont 540) will operate with extended hours on weekdays and a new weekend service, enhancing flexibility and convenience for residents and visitors. The extended transit service includes:

  • Monday to Friday services with trips departing Beaumont throughout the day between 6 am and 7 pm.
  • Weekend service with trips departing Beaumont between 9 am and 4 pm.
  • Service between Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre in Beaumont to the Mill Woods Transit Centre in Edmonton (connecting Beaumont Transit riders with the Valley Line LRT).
  • Reduced fares and convenient fare payment options, including Arc cards

Transit stops

Beaumont Transit services the community through three primary stop locations. All routes from Beaumont start at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre (KNRRC).

1. Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre (KNRRC)

2. 50 Street and Ellerslie Road

3. Mill Woods Transit Centre 

You can view the full route schedule

Transit fares

Cash fares are accepted on buses in the fare box. Passes and tickets are available for purchase at Beaumont’s Administration Office and the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre.

  • Please be advised that ETS transfers cannot be used for travel on Beaumont buses. To ensure smooth operations and timely service, we kindly request passengers to adhere to this policy.

Read more about ticket and pass options.

Arc (Smart fare)

Arc is available for Standard Adult Fare riders, with more transit groups being added in 2023. 

U-Pass

Beaumont Transit accepts U-Pass fares. Students can use an Arc card (supplied by your post-secondary institution) to tap on/off buses. Visit the City of Edmonton’s U-Pass program page for complete details.

Transit App

Residents of Beaumont (and surrounding regions) use the Transit App for:

  • Schedules
  • Real-time updates
  • Service disruption notifications
  • Departure and stop reminders
  • Planning trips across the region

Download the Transit App for free in the iTunes or Google Play store.

Transit App is available for Apple and Android operating systems. Please note: This is a third-party app and is not developed or updated by the City of Beaumont. 

Transit outages and delays

Transit services are typically on time within a 5-minute window. However, while we strive to provide you with a consistently prompt and dependable service, there may be instances where unforeseen circumstances lead to unexpected outages or delays.

* Beaumont Transit requires up to two hours to respond to unplanned delays.

If you require information regarding any outages or delays, please contact Teleconnect at 780-955-7778.

Tips for riding transit

  • Bikes are not allowed on the bus because it travels on a highway, but strollers are welcome.
  • Buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • If you’re travelling beyond Heritage Valley, you must also pay the ETS fare.
  • You can “park and ride” at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre (KNRRC).

Beaumont Transit does not operate on statutory holidays. The statutory holidays and days in lieu for the year 2024 are as follows:

New Year’s Day: January 1
Family Day: February 19
Good Friday: March 29
Easter Monday: April 1
Victoria Day: May 20
Canada Day: July 1
Heritage Day: August 5
Labour Day: September 2
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30
Thanksgiving Day: October 14
Remembrance Day: November 11
Christmas Day: December 25
Boxing Day: December 26