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Strathcona County Transit fares: Arc, cash and monthly caps
Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada
Strathcona County Transit’s 2026 fares took effect February 1. Arc pay-as-you-go costs $2.75 locally or $5 for a commuter trip; cash is $3.25 local or $6.50 commuter.
Key information
Strathcona County Transit’s 2026 fares took effect February 1. Arc pay-as-you-go costs $2.75 locally or $5 for a commuter trip; cash is $3.25 local or $6.50 commuter. Children 12 and under ride free with a fare-paying rider.
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Plan your next step
| Task or feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Standard monthly caps | Commuter $125; local $63.25; rural $240 |
| Youth 6-18 caps | Commuter $93.75; local $47.50; rural not listed |
| Student caps | Commuter $93.75; local $47.50; rural $240 |
| Senior 65+ caps | Commuter $62.50; local $31.75; rural $228 |
| Subsidy caps | Commuter $31.25; local $15.75; rural $216 |
| Rural one-way cash | Sherwood Park $8.50; Edmonton $16 |
| Rural Arc pay-as-you-go | Source lists $7.50/$15; confirm destination fare when booking |
Sources: Transit fares | Strathcona County
Local transit monthly caps by approved rider profile
- Standard63.25 CAD per calendar month
- Youth47.5 CAD per calendar month
- Student47.5 CAD per calendar month
- Senior31.75 CAD per calendar month
- Subsidy15.75 CAD per calendar month
Sources: Transit fares | Strathcona County
Your options at a glance
- Choose the service and payment method
Sherwood Park local travel, Edmonton commuter travel and rural Mobility Bus travel have different fares.
- Understand monthly caps and account warnings
Arc caps reset each calendar month and depend on the rider profile and service.
- Transfers and getting help
Arc deducts applicable transfer charges from the purse.
Sources: Transit fares | Strathcona County
Choose the service and payment method
Sherwood Park local travel, Edmonton commuter travel and rural Mobility Bus travel have different fares. Arc can be used through a card or supported debit, credit or mobile wallet. Anonymous payment uses the standard monthly cap; reduced caps need a registered account and approved profile.
Cash riders must have the exact amount because operators cannot make change. Arc 90-minute tickets cost $3.25 local or $6.50 commuter, while the listed 24-hour commuter ticket is $13. Rural Mobility Bus trips do not use single-trip Arc tickets.
Sources: Transit fares | Strathcona County
Understand monthly caps and account warnings
Arc caps reset each calendar month and depend on the rider profile and service. The full cap comparison below preserves standard, youth, student, senior and subsidy rows. The youth profile is listed for ages 6-18; the separate accompanied-child rule still applies to children 12 or younger.
The county recommends keeping at least $5 in an Arc purse even near a monthly cap. A $1-$4 balance produces a yellow warning, and a balance below $1 can produce a red deny-travel warning. Mobile bank payments may have a first-tap preauthorization each day.
Sources: Transit fares | Strathcona County
Transfers and getting help
Arc deducts applicable transfer charges from the purse. Where agencies have no transfer agreement, both fares can be charged. Arc-ticket travel across services needs the appropriate regional ticket; a local ticket should not be assumed valid everywhere.
Paper transfers have separate cash rules. County commuter transfers are accepted across the listed county and Edmonton travel categories, while local transfers need additional cash for Edmonton travel. Call 780-464-7433 or visit Bethel customer service for the exact journey and concession profile.
Sources: Transit fares | Strathcona County
Useful questions and answers
What is the local Arc pay-as-you-go fare?
$2.75 under the 2026 table effective February 1.
What is the commuter Arc fare?
$5 pay-as-you-go. Cash and a 90-minute commuter ticket are each $6.50.
What is the local cash fare?
$3.25, with exact change required.
Do children ride free?
Children 12 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying rider.
Does a monthly cap roll over from a previous month?
No. Caps reset at the start of each calendar month.
Can an anonymous bank card get a reduced cap?
No. Reduced caps require a registered Arc account with the appropriate approved profile.
Why keep funds after reaching a cap?
The source warns that a low purse balance can still show a yellow or red warning; it recommends at least $5.
Can a rural Mobility Bus rider use a single Arc ticket?
No. Use a loaded Arc card, supported mobile payment or the rural cash fare.
Can every agency’s pass be used on county buses?
No. The page lists specific ETS period products that are not valid on county services; load funds or pay the correct fare instead.
Who can check a journey’s transfer fare?
County Transit customer service at 780-464-7433 or Bethel Transit Terminal.
Official information and next steps
Facts checked on October 14, 2026. Seasonal conditions and available appointments can change.