Bus 117 in Calgary links WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE and WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW. The route is 26.9 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 3 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 117 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE → WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW |
| End → start | WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW → WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE |
| Route length | 26.9 km / 26.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 58 minutes |
| Trips per day | 3 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE» | 05:59 / 06:45 |
| First / last trip from «WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW» | 16:05 / 17:15 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 117
Outbound: WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE → WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW
This direction has 31 stops and runs 26.9 km. The route passes WB McKenzie Towne DR @ Promenade WY SE, NB Inverness SQ @ Inverness RD SE, EB Prestwick GA @ Prestwick CI SE, NB 3 ST @ 7 AV SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB McKenzie Towne DR @ Promenade WY SE | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | WB McKenzie Towne DR @ N. Elgin Estates PA SE | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | WB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin Estates PA SE | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | WB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin Estates HL SE | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | WB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin ST SE | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | NB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin WY SE | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | NB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin PK RD SE | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | NB Inverness SQ @ Inverness RD SE | 2.3 km | |
| 10 | NB Inverness GA @ Promenade WY SE | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | NB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick CI SE | 3.3 km | |
| 12 | NB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick AV SE | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick DR SE | 4.2 km | |
| 14 | NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick MR SE | 4.6 km | |
| 15 | EB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick ST SE | 5.0 km | |
| 16 | EB Prestwick GA @ Prestwick CI SE | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | WB 130 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 6.5 km | |
| 18 | WB 130 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 6.8 km | |
| 19 | NB Douglas Glen Term south bay | 11.1 km | |
| 20 | NB 24 ST SE @ Quarry Park BV | 12.6 km | |
| 21 | NB Ogden RD @ 78 AV SE | 14.8 km | |
| 22 | NB Ogden RD @ 69th AVE SE | 15.7 km | |
| 23 | NB 3 ST @ 7 AV SE | 24.5 km | |
| 24 | WB 6 AV SE @ Macleod TR | 24.8 km | |
| 25 | WB 6 AV SE @ 1 ST SE | 25.0 km | |
| 26 | WB 6 AV SW @ E. of 1 ST SW | 25.3 km | |
| 27 | WB 6 AV SW @ 3 ST SW | 25.8 km | |
| 28 | WB 6 AV SW @ 5 ST SW | 25.9 km | |
| 29 | WB 6 AV SW @ 7 ST SW | 26.3 km | |
| 30 | WB 6 AV SW @ 9 ST SW | 26.6 km | |
| 31 | WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW | 26.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW → WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE
This direction has 32 stops and runs 26.6 km. The route passes EB 5 AV SW @ 8 ST SW, SB Ogden RD @ 69th AVE SE, NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick GA SE, SB Inverness GA @ McKenzie Towne BV SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB 5 AV SW @ 9 ST SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB 5 AV SW @ 8 ST SW | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | EB 5 AV SW @ 6 ST SW | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | EB 5 AV SW @ 4 ST SW | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | EB 5 AV SW @ 3 ST SW | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | EB 5 AV & Centre St S fs | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | SB 1 ST SE @ 7 AV SE | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | EB 9 AV SE @ Macleod TR | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | SB Ogden RD @ 69th AVE SE | 11.0 km | |
| 10 | SB Ogden RD @ 78 AV SE | 11.9 km | |
| 11 | SB 24 ST SE @ Quarry Park BV | 14.2 km | |
| 12 | SB Douglas Glen Term north bay | 15.6 km | |
| 13 | EB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 19.9 km | |
| 14 | EB 130 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 20.1 km | |
| 15 | SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE | 20.4 km | |
| 16 | NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick GA SE | 21.1 km | |
| 17 | WB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick VI SE | 21.6 km | |
| 18 | SB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick MR SE | 22.1 km | |
| 19 | EB Prestwick DR @ Prestwick CI SE | 22.4 km | |
| 20 | SB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick DR SE | 22.9 km | |
| 21 | SB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick CI SE | 23.4 km | |
| 22 | SB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick GA SE | 23.5 km | |
| 23 | SB Inverness GA @ McKenzie Towne BV SE | 23.7 km | |
| 24 | WB Promenade WY @ Inverness GA SE | 23.9 km | |
| 25 | SB Inverness RD @ Inverness SQ SE | 24.2 km | |
| 26 | SB McKenzie Towne DR @ Inverness PA SE | 24.4 km | |
| 27 | SB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin GA SE | 24.7 km | |
| 28 | SB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin WY SE | 25.0 km | |
| 29 | EB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin RI SE | 25.4 km | |
| 30 | NB McKenzie Towne DR @ Elgin Meadows WY SE | 25.6 km | |
| 31 | NB Promenade WY @ McKenzie Towne DR SE | 26.1 km | |
| 32 | EB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE | 26.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 3 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE» | 05:59 — 06:45 | — — — |
| From «WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW» | 16:05 — 17:15 | — — — |
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 4.00 $. The same fare applies to CTrain and buses in Calgary.
An adult cash fare is $4.00 and is valid for 90 minutes, transfers included. Youth and students pay $2.65; children 12 and under ride free. A day pass is $12.65, an adult monthly pass $126.00. Transfers within 90 minutes are free. The cash fare itself covers 90 minutes of travel, so transfers within that window cost nothing extra. An unlimited monthly pass costs $126.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 117 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE the first is at 05:59 and the last at 06:45. From WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW they are 16:05 and 17:15.
How long does the trip from WB McKenzie Towne LI @ 52 ST SE to WB 6 AV SW @ 10 ST SW take?
About 58 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 117 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Calgary buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Calgary Transit. Fares — Calgary Transit, Fares & passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Calgary Open Data).