Route 2 Bus Schedule & Stops

Q: Is Route 2 the same bus everywhere in Canada?

No. Route 2 is reused by many Canadian transit systems. Riders should confirm the city, transit agency, route name, direction and stop before using a timetable.

Q: How much is the Route 2 bus fare?

The fare depends on the local transit agency. Examples include TransLink, London Transit, Calgary Transit, Edmonton Transit Service and BC Transit Salt Spring Island, each with different fare rules and payment methods.

Q: Can I use Google Maps for Route 2?

Google Maps can help with walking directions and nearby stops, but official agency route pages are better for current alerts, fare rules, stop IDs and schedule changes.

Canada Route 2 selector guide

Route 2 Bus Schedule & Stops in Canada: Find the Correct City, Agency, Fare, Map and Live Times

2 bus schedule searches in Canada can mean many different things. In Vancouver, Route 2 is TransLink’s Macdonald bus. In London, Ontario, Route 2 is London Transit’s Natural Science / Trafalgar Heights / Bonaventure route. In Calgary, Route 2 is Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Av SW. In Edmonton, “2” can also point riders to late-night 2-Owl service. In British Columbia, multiple BC Transit communities also use Route 2.

This page helps riders identify the right Route 2 first, then check the correct official timetable, stops, fare, live-arrival tool, service alerts and approximate travel time before leaving.

Find your Route 2 Ticket price & fares Timing & travel time Official links

Quick answer

There is no single Canada-wide Route 2 bus

The number 2 is reused by many transit systems. A Route 2 timetable is only useful after you match it with the correct city, transit agency, route name and direction. Fare, travel time, first bus, last bus, live tracking and stop closures can all be different.

First checkCityVancouver, London ON, Calgary, Edmonton, Salt Spring Island, Kelowna, etc.

Then checkAgencyTransLink, London Transit, Calgary Transit, ETS, BC Transit.

Before leavingLiveUse stop-level next-bus predictions where available.

Fare rule$?Never copy the fare from another Route 2 city.

Important warning Some “2 schedule” results are not buses. TTC Line 2 Bloor-Danforth and STM Line 2 Orange are rapid-transit lines, not Route 2 local buses. If your search intent is bus-specific, include the agency name, such as “TransLink 2 Macdonald” or “London Transit Route 2.”

Route resolver

Which Route 2 bus schedule do you need?

Use this table to pick the correct official route page. This is a representative Canada guide for common Route 2 results, not a claim that every Route 2 in Canada is listed here.

Route 2 result	Agency / area	What riders should confirm	Official source
2 Macdonald	TransLink — Vancouver, British Columbia	Direction toward Burrard Station or toward Macdonald, stop number, Next Bus time, seasonal service-change notes and any downtown event detours.	TransLink Route 2 Macdonald
2 Natural Science / Trafalgar Heights / Bonaventure	London Transit — London, Ontario	Effective February 1, 2026 PDF schedule, branch pattern, current detours, stop closures and real-time arrival map before boarding.	London Transit Route 2
2 Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Av SW	Calgary Transit — Calgary, Alberta	North/south direction, RoutePublicIdentifier 2 schedule, stop ID, route status and whether service changes affect your trip.	Calgary Transit Route 2 schedule search
2-Owl West Edmonton Mall – Clareview	Edmonton Transit Service — Edmonton, Alberta	Late-night Owl routing, transfer timing downtown, stop number, Text & Ride results and route changes effective June 21, 2026.	ETS late-night Owl service
2 Fulford Harbour	BC Transit — Salt Spring Island, British Columbia	Ferry connection, direction between Fulford Harbour and Ganges, Saturday/Sunday pattern, Cusheon Lake trip note and local BC Transit fare.	BC Transit Route 2 Fulford Harbour
2 North End Shuttle	BC Transit — Kelowna Regional Transit System	Queensway Transit Exchange loop direction, service day, stop ID and Kelowna fare products before boarding.	BC Transit Kelowna Route 2
2 West Side / Penticton Ave	BC Transit — South Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia	Cherry Lane, Penticton Plaza, Okanagan College and local-route timing; do not confuse with intercity regional travel.	BC Transit South Okanagan Route 2

Visual route logic

How to identify the right Route 2 in 60 seconds

Timing guide

Route 2 schedule, route-running time and when to arrive

Exact departure times are stop-specific. Use the notes below for orientation, then open the official route page for your exact stop and travel day.

TransLink 2 Macdonald TransLink’s seasonal service-change notice adds more Route 2 service until September. Example periods include weekday waits of about 7–8 minutes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 8–9 minutes from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday evening service also receives shorter waits in selected periods. Check the current trip planner because seasonal frequency can change.

London Transit Route 2 The current official PDF result is marked effective February 1, 2026. Route 2 serves the Natural Science, Wharncliffe/Oxford, downtown, Dundas corridor, Argyle area, Trafalgar Heights and Bonaventure pattern. A full trip can be roughly 40–60 minutes depending on branch and direction; check real-time for detours.

BC Transit Salt Spring Route 2 Route 2 Fulford Harbour links the ferry terminal with Ganges. Published weekday timing shows about 20–22 minutes between Fulford Harbour and Visitor Info Center: Ganges, depending on direction. Sunday service is much less frequent, so do not arrive casually without checking the timetable.

Frequent city bus7–12 min

Urban local trip25–60 min

Ferry connector20–25 min

Low frequencyCheck exact

When should you reach the stop? For frequent local service, arrive about 5 minutes early. For lower-frequency, ferry-connection, late-night, holiday, rural, winter-weather or transfer-critical trips, arrive 10–15 minutes early and recheck live arrivals or alerts before leaving.

Ticket price and fare rate

Route 2 fares depend on the agency, not the route number

Do not use one Route 2 fare across Canada. Vancouver, London, Calgary, Edmonton and BC Transit communities all use different payment systems and fare rules.

TransLink Vancouver Bus trips are treated as 1-Zone trips. Adult cash/contactless 1-Zone fare is $3.50; Adult DayPass is $12.55. Compass Card, Compass Ticket, contactless card and mobile wallet are supported. Cash bus transfers are bus-only.

London Transit Adult / student / senior cash fare shown by London Transit: $3.50, including a 90-minute transfer. Use real-time.londontransit.ca for updated arrivals and detour details.

Calgary Transit 2026 Adult single ride: $4.00, valid for 90 minutes. Youth single ride is $2.65. Payment options include cash, tickets, passes, My Fare and ticket vending machines where applicable.

ETS Edmonton Adult Arc pay-as-you-go 90-minute fare: $3.00; cash and Arc 90-minute ticket: $3.75. Exact change is required for cash, and the same Arc/payment method helps preserve fare caps.

BC Transit Salt Spring Current single ride shown for Salt Spring Island: $2.75; adult monthly pass shown as $55. Use the Salt Spring fare page because ferry-area service changes can affect rider plans.

BC Transit communities Kelowna, Port Alberni, South Okanagan, Campbell River and other BC Transit Route 2 results may have different local fares, Umo rules and pass products. Confirm the exact community fare page.

Reduced fare riders Youth, senior, student, disability, low-income and child fares vary widely. Carry required ID, PRESTO/Compass/Arc/Umo card or eligibility proof where the agency requires it.

Best payment trick Use the same card/device for transfers. Switching between phone, card, cash and app can break transfer recognition or fare-capping benefits.

Fare decision visual

Which ticket should a Route 2 rider choose?

One short local rideUse single ride, contactless payment, fare card, app or exact cash where supported.

Two or more tripsCheck transfer window first. TransLink, London Transit, Calgary Transit and ETS all handle transfers differently.

All-day travelCompare a day pass, daily cap or unlimited pass if you will ride multiple times in one day.

Regular commuterCheck monthly pass, fare cap, employer pass, student pass, low-income pass or local concession program.

Live bus arrivals

Scheduled time is not the same as live arrival

Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is a prediction based on real-time vehicle data where available. Traffic, detours, road work, weather, staffing, mechanical issues, ferries and events can change the actual arrival time.

Open agency tool

Use TransLink, London Transit, Calgary Transit, ETS or BC Transit official tools.

Search Route 2

Select the correct route name, such as Macdonald, Natural Science or Fulford Harbour.

Pick direction

Confirm toward Burrard, Macdonald, Killarney, Ganges, Fulford Harbour or another terminal.

Choose stop

Use the stop name or stop ID. Stop IDs prevent wrong-side boarding mistakes.

Recheck alerts

Look again before walking out because detours and predictions can change quickly.

Stops and directions

Common Route 2 stop mistakes

The most common Route 2 mistake is using the right number with the wrong city, direction or stop side. Vancouver’s 2 Macdonald is not London’s Route 2, Calgary’s Route 2 or Salt Spring Island’s ferry-connector Route 2.

Search with city plus agency: “TransLink 2 Macdonald.”
Confirm route name, not only route number.
Check the destination sign before boarding.
Use the stop ID when the agency provides one.
Check stop closures and temporary stops.
Verify Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules separately.

Alerts checked guide

Service alerts can change your Route 2 trip today

Before riding, check for detours, closed stops, construction, weather notices, canceled trips, event reroutes and temporary boarding locations. This matters especially for downtown Vancouver events, London Transit detours, Calgary road work, Edmonton service changes and BC Transit ferry connections.

Alert type Detour, stop closure, event crowding, construction, snow route, ferry-delay connection issue, canceled trip or service change.

What to check Direction affected, route branch, dates, alternate stop, changed bus bay and whether your exact stop is affected.

When to recheck Recheck 10–20 minutes before leaving, especially during rush hour, winter weather, ferry transfers, major events or late-night trips.

Current-page caution A printed or PDF schedule may still be valid while a temporary detour changes the stop you need today. Always combine the timetable with the official alert page.

Approximate examples

Useful Route 2 timing examples by agency

Example Route 2	Known schedule pattern	Approximate rider guidance
TransLink 2 Macdonald	Seasonal added service until September, with selected weekday afternoon/evening waits around 7–9 minutes and Saturday evening periods around 8–12 minutes.	Arrive 5 minutes early; use Next Bus and alerts for event reroutes in downtown Vancouver.
London Transit Route 2	Official PDF result effective February 1, 2026; route has branches through Natural Science, downtown, Trafalgar Heights, Argyle and Bonaventure areas.	Allow about 40–60 minutes for a longer branch trip, depending on traffic and branch. Check real-time and detour icons.
BC Transit Salt Spring 2	Published weekday example shows Fulford Harbour to Ganges in about 20 minutes; Sunday has fewer trips.	For ferry connections, arrive 10–15 minutes early and check BC Ferries separately.
Edmonton 2-Owl	Late-night Owl service runs until about 3 a.m. on selected ETS routes, with Route 2-Owl between West Edmonton Mall and Clareview.	Plan by stop number using ETS Trip Tools or Text & Ride; confirm late-night transfer timing.

Map context

Google Map example: Burrard Station for TransLink Route 2 Macdonald

A Route 2 resolver should normally prioritize the official transit map, but a Google Map can help when the rider needs station or boarding context. The map below uses Burrard Station as a practical example for the common Vancouver result. For London, Calgary, Edmonton or BC Transit communities, open that agency’s map first.

Before you leave

Route 2 rider checklist

Search with city and agency, not only “2 bus schedule.”
Open the official route page, not a copied timetable.
Confirm weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday schedule.
Check first bus and last bus from your exact stop or terminal.
Check fare and payment method before boarding.
Use live arrival if the agency supports it.
Read service alerts for detours and closed stops.
Arrive 5 minutes early, or 10–15 minutes early for low-frequency/ferry/late-night service.

Official source links

Official Route 2 schedule, fare, map and live tools

FAQ

Route 2 bus schedule questions

Is Route 2 the same bus everywhere in Canada?

No. Route 2 is reused by many Canadian transit systems. Always confirm the city, agency, route name, direction and stop before using a schedule.

How much is the Route 2 bus fare?

The fare depends on the agency. Examples checked for this guide include TransLink 1-Zone adult fare at $3.50, London Transit cash fare at $3.50, Calgary Transit 2026 adult single ride at $4.00, ETS Edmonton Arc pay-as-you-go at $3.00 and Salt Spring Island BC Transit single ride at $2.75. Verify the official fare page before riding.

How early should I arrive for Route 2?

For frequent city service, arrive about 5 minutes early. For ferry-connection, late-night, rural, holiday, winter-weather or low-frequency trips, arrive 10–15 minutes early and recheck live arrivals.

Can I use Google Maps for Route 2?

Yes, but use it carefully. Google Maps helps with walking directions and nearby stops, while the official agency route page is better for service alerts, stop IDs, fare rules and schedule changes.

Why does a Route 2 PDF show different times?

The PDF may be old, seasonal, for a different agency or affected by a new service change. Check the effective date and compare it with the official route page and current alert page.

Route 2 Bus Schedule & Stops | Canada