Transportation

Saskatoon, known as the "Hub City" of the prairies, is the commercial centre of Saskatchewan. From its central location, the Saskatoon region has excellent highway, air and rail transportation links throughout North America.

Highways

Saskatoon lies at the junction of two of Canada's major highway systems: Highway 16 (Yellowhead) from Winnipeg to Edmonton and west; and Highway 11, a four-lane highway with a direct connection to the Trans-Canada Highway at Regina. Both highways join the United States Interstate system through border crossings that serve both the eastern and western states. Saskatoon region companies also benefit from a highly competitive warehousing and distribution sector with more than 120 trucking companies.

Air

The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is located 10 minutes from the city centre. The following are a number of airlines operating out of Saskatoon, with each offering numerous daily arrivals and departures that connect to various Canadian, American and/or international destinations:

• Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz;
• Northwest Airlines Inc.;
• Pronto Airways;
• Transwest Air;
• WestJet Airlines;
• West Wind Aviation Inc.

Rail

Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) have lines that run through the city of Saskatoon.

Transit Services

Saskatoon Transit provides frequent bus service to all areas of the city.