Highways
Brandon is located at the junction of two major highways, the Trans Canada #1 and Provincial Trunk #10. The Trans Canada Highway runs east - west connecting all provinces within Canada. Manitoba's capital, Winnipeg, is located a 2 hour drive east on the Trans Canada while Saskatchewan's capital, Regina, is located a 3 hour drive west.
Provincial Highway #10 is the main north-south route in western Manitoba, connecting the mining and forestry centres of northern Manitoba (Flin Flon, The Pas, Swan River) with a 24-hour border crossing at the International Peace Garden 100 kilometres south of Brandon. This crossing connects up with U.S. Highway #2, a major east-west route across the northern States. Highway #10 intersects the Yellowhead Route (#16) just 50 kilometres north of Brandon, providing a major route to Yorkton, Saskatoon and Edmonton.
Rail
Mainline rail services are provided by both the CP and CN railways. VIA Rail offers passenger service north of the city in the nearby community of Rivers. It is highly recommended that transportation from the VIA Rail station in Rivers to Brandon be arranged prior to your arrival. Please call the Via Rail direct line for rates and scheduling information. Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours before scheduled departure to ensure boarding at this station.
VIA Rail: www.viarail.ca
1-888-842-7245
Air Service
Direct passenger air service is provided daily from Brandon to Calgary, AB via WestJet. Winnipeg International Airport is approximately 2.5 hours east on the Transcanada Highway.
WestJet: www.westjet.com
1-888-937-8538
Air Shuttle
Brandon Air Shuttle provides ground transportation daily between Brandon and Winnipeg for pre-booked flights, medical appointments, business trips, and family business.
Home pick-up and drop-off is available in Brandon.
Brandon Air Shuttle: www.brandonairshuttle.com
204-729-3332.
Brandon Transit
There are ten bus routes within the City of Brandon that operate 7 days a week. Bus fares can be paid by exact change, pre purchased tickets, monthly passes or SMART Card. Please call the Transit Information Centre or see the transit website for detailed scedules and maps. A transit route can also be planned through Google Maps or the link to Google Maps on the Brandon Transit website.
Brandon Transit: www.brandontransit.ca
Transit Information Centre: 204-729-2300 Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Handi Transit
Brandon Transit also has a Handi-Transit system for people with limited mobility. For bookings and reservations please contact the Handi-Transit dispatch office at 204-729-2437. Bookings can be made Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or leave message after 5:00 p.m. for next day call back. Give your name, destination and requested trip time to the dispatcher. Don’t forget to book a return trip at this time as well.
Brandon Handi Transit: www.brandontransit.ca/handi-transit-info
204-729-2437