Calgary has an extensive public transportation system that includes buses, light rail (CTrain), and specialized routes. Here are the main ways to get the latest schedule for 2024–2025, including updates and new features.
1. Calgary Transit official resources
Website calgarytransit.com
- Next Ride: Enter a route number or stop name to get real-time arrival information.
- For CTrain: Enter a station (e.g., “Somerset-Bridlewood”) to view the schedule.
- For buses: Filter by route number (e.g., “Route 3”) or direction.
- Route maps: Download PDF files for CTrain (Red Line, Blue Line) and buses. Available for both regular and night routes.
My Fare mobile app
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- Features:
- Trip planning with transfers.
- E-tickets (validation required at CTrain stations starting May 2024).
- Route change notifications.
2. Travel planning apps
Moovit
- Advantages:
- Real-time arrival times for 143 bus routes and 2 CTrain lines.
- Detailed route maps (e.g., Red Line: 35 km, 25 stations).
- Integration with changes due to construction or events (e.g., 7th Avenue closed May 17–20, 2025).
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- Features:
- Punctuality ratings (e.g., Red Line CTrain: 79% on time).
- Filter by transport type (bus, CTrain, MAX BRT).
- Cancellation alerts.
Google Maps / Apple Maps
- Enter your destination → select the transport icon → the system will suggest routes with transfers to CTrain or bus.
3. Physical resources
Schedules at CTrain stations
- Tables: Electronic displays with arrival times (updated every 2–5 minutes).
- Brochures: Free schedules are available at the turnstiles (for example, at the Downtown West-Kerby station).
Calgary Transit terminals
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- Key locations:
- City Hall Station: Schedules for all routes passing through the center.
- Dalhousie Station: Information on routes to the northwest (e.g., Route 8 to North Pointe).
4. Specialized routes
School express buses
- For students: Routes 862–869 (e.g., 869 to Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain).
- Schedules: All Saints High School.
- Cost: Partial registration fee for parents.
Night buses (Route 300)
- Schedule: 00:00–05:00, every 30 minutes.
- Route: From Saddletowne to Somerset-Bridlewood via Downtown.
- Schedule: Calgary Transit website.
5. Services for developers (GTFS)
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- Official data:
- Static schedules: Calgary Open Data.
- Real-time: GTFS-RT for CTrain.
- For applications: Use the API to integrate schedules into your own projects.
Tips
- Check for updates:
- Follow Calgary Transit on Twitter for emergency alerts.
- Avoid routes via 7th Avenue between May 17 and 20, 2025 (closure for repairs).
- Use real-time information:
- The Moovit and Transit apps show delays due to accidents or weather.
- Save time:
- Plan trips during off-peak hours (before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.).
Conclusion
The most accurate schedule is on the official Calgary Transit website or in the My Fare app. For real-time information, use Moovit or Transit. Don't forget about physical schedules at stations and special routes for students. With these tools, traveling in Calgary will be convenient and predictable!