Getting Around Regina: An Overview
Regina is a navigable city, especially in its inner core, where the streets follow a grid pattern similar to many other cities in the region. A Ring Road also helps drivers skirt around much of the city, though it is only a half ring rather than a complete loop. For a visitor, the practical choices come down to public transit, taxis and ride-hailing, walking in the central area, and driving or taking an airport bus for longer trips.
Rail, Metro and Tram
Regina has no metro or tram system, and there is no Via Rail passenger service to the city. Visitors should not plan on arriving or getting around by train. Intercity bus services are the main alternative to flying or driving for reaching Regina from elsewhere.
Buses and Public Transport
Local public transit in Regina is provided by Regina Transit. It is the main option for visitors who want to move around the city without a car, and it also connects the airport with the downtown area.
- Regina Transit — the city's public transit operator; contact +1 306-777-7433 for schedule and fare information.
- Airport connection — Bus route 24 links Regina International Airport to downtown Regina, running Monday through Friday from 6AM to midnight.
Because routes and schedules can change, it is worth confirming current fares, passes, and timetables directly with Regina Transit before you travel.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Taxis are readily available in Regina, and ride-hailing gives visitors a second on-demand option.
- Capital Cabs — +1 306-791-2222
- Regina Cabs — +1 306-543-3333
- Uber — operates in the city for ride-hailing
These are useful for trips that fall outside bus routes or hours, and for getting to and from the airport with luggage.
Walkability
Regina's inner city area is laid out on a grid, which makes walking practical in the central part of town. Beyond the core, the city spreads out, so walking is best suited to shorter trips downtown and in the surrounding grid streets rather than as a way to cross the whole city.
Getting from the Airport into the City
Regina International Airport (YQR) sits close to downtown Regina, which keeps the transfer into the city short and simple.
- By bus — Route 24 connects the airport to downtown, Monday to Friday from 6AM to midnight.
- By taxi — Capital Cabs (+1 306-791-2222) and Regina Cabs (+1 306-543-3333) serve the airport.
- By ride-hailing — Uber is available in Regina.
The airport handles flights to major Canadian centres with Air Canada and WestJet, plus seasonal sun-destination charters in winter and regional service from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and points in northern Saskatchewan. Airlines operating to Regina include Air Canada, WestJet, Flair Airlines, and Sunwing Airlines.
Arriving by Intercity Bus or Car
If you are coming into Regina from elsewhere in the region, intercity buses are the main non-air option.
- Rider Express — operates intercity routes in western Canada, with service from Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, among other stops.
- FlixBus — service from Saskatoon, North Battleford, Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Winnipeg, Moose Jaw, and Swift Current.
- Yorkton Shuttle — shuttle service from Yorkton and Melville.
By car, Regina sits on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), with Moose Jaw a short drive to the east and Calgary and Winnipeg reachable on the same highway to the west and east respectively. Highway 6 runs north-south through the city along Albert Street, the main street, and Highway 11 heads north toward Saskatoon and on to Prince Albert. These routes make Regina easy to reach by road, and the grid layout of the inner city makes it straightforward to navigate once you arrive.