Getting to Saskatoon, Canada

Getting There and Away

Written by Alexander Kopp, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans

01/08/2025

Aerial view of University Bridge in Saskatoon, surrounded by lush greenery.

Mukesh Tanna, Pexels

Saskatoon's primary transportation hub is the John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE), located approximately 5 to 7 kilometers northwest of the city center. The city also has a VIA Rail train station about eight kilometers from Downtown and a central bus terminal for regional and inter-provincial services.

By Air:

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) offers direct flights to major destinations across Canada and the U.S. Flight costs can vary, with some one-way flights starting from C$45 to C$64. Return flights can range from approximately C$221 to C$1222, depending on the origin and booking time.

From the Airport (YXE):

Taxis and Rideshares:: Taxis are available curbside at Arrivals, and rideshare services like Uber and Riide have designated pick-up/drop-off zones. A taxi ride to downtown Saskatoon typically takes around 15 minutes.
Public Bus:: Saskatoon Transit (Route 11) provides bus service from the airport to Downtown, taking approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Car Rentals:: Six on-site rental agencies are available at the airport, with vehicles located outside the terminal. Daily car rental prices can start from around C$30 to C$42, with SUVs averaging C$41-C$46 per day.

By Bus:

Inter-city bus services connect Saskatoon with other Canadian cities. FlixBus and Rider Express offer routes, for example:

Regina to Saskatoon: Costs can be as low as C$28.98, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
Vancouver to Saskatoon: Prices can start from C$178 to C$251.
Edmonton to Saskatoon, Calgary to Saskatoon, and Winnipeg to Saskatoon are also available routes.

By Train:

VIA Rail provides train service connecting Saskatoon to a cross-Canada rail network.

Winnipeg to Saskatoon: An average ticket price is around C$190, with a typical journey duration of 13 hours 20 minutes.
Edmonton to Saskatoon: Train tickets average C$85, with some starting from C$65.
Toronto to Saskatoon: One daily train trip is usually available, lasting about 49 hours 55 minutes, with tickets starting from approximately C$307.

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