How can I find out the bus and CTrain timetables?

Calgary Transit includes buses and light rail (CTrain), which provide convenient and reliable transportation throughout the city. For comfortable trip planning, it is important to know how to quickly and easily obtain the current transportation schedule. Below is a detailed overview of how to find bus and CTrain schedules in Calgary.

Calgary Transit official website

The website offers the following useful features:

  • Plan a Trip: enter your starting point, destination, date, and time to get the best route with bus and CTrain details.
  • Route Schedules: view the schedule for a specific route by selecting it from the list.
  • Stop Schedules: enter the stop number or name to see the arrival times for that stop.
  • Service Updates: information about temporary changes, stop closures, detours, and other important announcements.

Mobile apps

For convenient access to schedules and trip planning while on the go, we recommend using mobile apps:

  • My Fare: the official Calgary Transit app, which also allows you to purchase tickets and passes and track transit in real time.
  • Transit App: a popular app for planning trips in many cities around the world, supports Calgary Transit and shows schedules, arrival times, and updates.
  • MonTransit Calgary Transit Bus: an app with bus and CTrain schedules that is regularly updated. These apps are available for iOS and Android and allow you to receive notifications about delays, route changes, and other important news.

Web services for schedules

  • Next Ride: The Calgary Transit website offers a Next Ride service that shows the nearest bus and CTrain arrivals for a selected stop or route.
  • HASTINFO: an interactive web service for viewing schedules and planning trips, convenient for selecting a route, direction, and departure time.

Social media and updates

Calgary Transit actively informs passengers about changes in transport operations via:

  • Twitter: @CalgaryTransit – real-time updates on delays, detours, and weather conditions.
  • Official website – news and updates section.
  • Mobile apps with push notifications.

How to use the schedule

  1. Determine your route or stop.
  2. Visit the official website or open the mobile app.
  3. Enter the necessary parameters (route number, stop, time).
  4. Check the arrival time, frequency, and possible changes.
  5. Plan your trip taking into account intervals and possible delays.

Additional tips

  • On holidays and during major events (e.g., Victoria Day), schedules may change – check for updates in advance.
  • In case of repairs or accidents, temporary detours or replacement buses may be in effect.
  • Use the “trip planning” feature to get the best travel options based on the time of day.

Useful links

Conclusion

You can quickly and conveniently find bus and CTrain schedules in Calgary using the official Calgary Transit website, mobile apps, and interactive web services. Regular updates and the ability to plan trips in real time make public transportation comfortable and reliable for residents and visitors alike.