Red Deer's central location lends to its reputation as Central Alberta's distribution centre as it is linked on all sides by efficient transportation. Multiple highways, two main rail lines, bus services, a regional airport and quick access to two international airports allows suppliers and customers to be never far away.
Highways
Red Deer has immediate access to many of Alberta's major roadways.
- Alberta Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2) runs north/south and is immediately adjacent to Red Deer. It connects to major Highways 1 and 16 which run east/west.
- David Thompson Highway 11 runs east/west.
- Highways 12 and 9 run eastbound to Saskatchewan.
Airports
The Red Deer Regional Airport is 12 kilometres southwest of the city, and is Alberta's third busiest airport. It is primarily used for commercial charter flights, recreational use and training.
Edmonton and Calgary are each home to fully serviced international airports. The Edmonton International Airport is 120 km north of Red Deer and the Calgary International Airport is 140 km south of Red Deer. Both are on direct routes from Red Deer on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2) and are approximately 75 minutes by car. These airports offer daily flights to all major Canadian and many United States destinations. Regularly scheduled flights connect with points in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Pacific Rim.
Truck Routes & Trucking Services
Red Deer's truck routes link our industrial areas with our highways. The weight limit is 49,900 kg.
More than 60 firms serve Red Deer and the surrounding area. Household moving companies, motor carriers, livestock transport, motor home convoys, oil well servicing units, couriers and other trucking services are available in Red Deer.
Buses
The City of Red Deer Transit Department provides regular transit service within the city.
A number of carriers within Red Deer provide passenger, charter freight and small parcel service. The two major bus lines are Greyhound and Red Arrow Express.
Railways
Rail transport is provided by Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP). Rail spur lines, and an inter-switching arrangement, service three industrial areas of the city.
Taxis
Seven companies and more than 100 cabs provide taxi service in Red Deer. As well, there are three limousine services available.
