Bus 46 in Calgary links 78th Avenue N Station (NB) and 78th Avenue N Station (SB). The route is 12.1 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 33 minutes. On a weekday it runs 60 trips in one direction, and 42 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 46 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | 78th Avenue N Station (NB) → 78th Avenue N Station (SB) |
| End → start | 78th Avenue N Station (SB) → 78th Avenue N Station (NB) |
| Route length | 12.1 km / 16.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 44 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 33 minutes |
| Trips per day | 60 on weekdays, 42 on weekends one way (56 on weekdays → 78th Avenue N Station (NB)) |
| Frequency | peak 14–26 · midday 14–26 · weekend 26 |
| First / last trip from «78th Avenue N Station (NB)» | 00:12 / 23:46 |
| First / last trip from «78th Avenue N Station (SB)» | 05:32 / 23:53 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 46
Outbound: 78th Avenue N Station (NB) → 78th Avenue N Station (SB)
This direction has 38 stops and runs 12.1 km. The route passes WB Beddington BV@ Centre ST N, WB Berkshire BV @ Sandarac DR NW, NB Sandstone DR @ Sandarac DR NW, EB Beddington DR @ Centre ST N. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78th Avenue N Station (NB) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Beddington BV@ Centre ST N | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | SB Berkley DR @ Beddington BV NE | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | WB Berkley DR @ Berkley RD NW | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | WB Berkley DR @ Bermondsey RI NW | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | WB Berkley DR @ Berwick RI NW | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | WB Berkley DR @ Beacham WY NW | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | WB Berkley DR @ W. of Bermondsey Cr NW | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | NB Berkley DR @ Beaconsfield CR NW | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | NB Berkley DR @ Berwick DR NW | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | WB Berkshire BV @ Sandarac DR NW | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | NB 14 ST NW @ Berkshire BV | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | WB MacEwan DR @ 14 ST NW | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | WB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Park RD NW | 4.4 km | |
| 15 | NB MacEwan DR @ S. of MacEwan Park CL NW | 4.6 km | |
| 16 | EB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Ridge GA NW | 4.9 km | |
| 17 | EB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Meadow WY NW | 5.2 km | |
| 18 | EB Sandarac DR @ 14 ST NW | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | EB Sandarac DR @ Sandalwood GA NW | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | NB Sandstone DR @ Sandarac DR NW | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | EB Sandstone DR @ Sandpiper RD NW | 6.2 km | |
| 22 | SB Sandstone DR @ Sanderling HL NW | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | SB Sandstone DR @ Sanderling RI NW | 7.1 km | |
| 24 | EB Berkshire BV @ Beddington BV NW | 7.5 km | |
| 25 | EB Berkshire RD @ Berkshire BV NW | 7.9 km | |
| 26 | EB Bermuda DR @ Berkshire RD NW | 8.2 km | |
| 27 | EB Bermuda DR @ Bemuda RD NW | 8.6 km | |
| 28 | EB Bergen RD @ Bermuda DR NW | 9.2 km | |
| 29 | EB Beddington DR @ Centre ST N | 9.4 km | |
| 30 | EB Beddington DR @ Beddington RI NE | 9.7 km | |
| 31 | EB Bedford DR @ Beddington DR NE | 10.0 km | |
| 32 | EB Bedford DR @ Bedwood RD NE | 10.3 km | |
| 33 | SB Beddington BV @ Bedford DR NE | 10.7 km | |
| 34 | WB Beddington BV @ Huntington RD NE | 10.9 km | |
| 35 | WB Beddington BV @ Beddington DR NE | 11.2 km | |
| 36 | WB Beddington BV @ Bedridge WY NE | 11.5 km | |
| 37 | SB Centre ST N @ Beddington BV N | 11.8 km | |
| 38 | 78th Avenue N Station (SB) | 12.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: 78th Avenue N Station (SB) → 78th Avenue N Station (NB)
This direction has 44 stops and runs 16.5 km. The route passes EB Sage Valley DR @ Sage Valley RD NW, SB 37 ST NW @ Symons Valley PY NW, EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden CR NW, EB MacEwan Glen DR @ MacEwan Park VW NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB Sage Valley RD @ Sage Valley BV NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Sage Valley DR @ Sage Valley RD NW | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | EB Sage Valley DR @ Sage Valley GR NW | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | NB Sage Valley DR NW @ S.Leg Sage Valley PA NW | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | NB Sage Valley DR NW @ N.Leg Sage Valley PA NW | 0.9 km | |
| 6 | EB 144 AV NW @ Sage Valley DR NW | 1.1 km | |
| 7 | SB Sage Hill DR @ 144 AV NW | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | SB Sage Hill DR @ Sage Hill WY NW | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | WB Sage Valley Blvd @ Sage Hill Dr NW | 2.3 km | |
| 10 | SB Sage Hill BV @ N. of Sage Hill RD NW | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | EB Sage Hill LI NW @ 37 ST NW | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | SB 37 ST NW @ Symons Valley PY NW | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | WB Kincora Glen RD @ Kincora Glen PA NW | 4.2 km | |
| 14 | WB Kincora Glen RD @ Kincora GA NW | 4.5 km | |
| 15 | SB Shaganappi TR @ Kincora GA NW | 4.7 km | |
| 16 | SB Shaganappi TR @ Sherwood GA NW | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Shaganappi TR NW | 7.2 km | |
| 18 | SB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Valley DR NW | 7.6 km | |
| 19 | SB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden Hills WY NW | 7.9 km | |
| 20 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden WAY NW | 8.3 km | |
| 21 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden CL NW | 8.4 km | |
| 22 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden CR NW | 8.7 km | |
| 23 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden PA NW | 9.1 km | |
| 24 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ Hidden CI NW | 9.2 km | |
| 25 | EB Hidden Valley DR @ 14 ST NW | 9.7 km | |
| 26 | WB MacEwan DR @ 14 ST NW | 10.4 km | |
| 27 | WB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Valley GA NW | 10.7 km | |
| 28 | SB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Ridge GA NW | 10.9 km | |
| 29 | SB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Park CL NW | 11.1 km | |
| 30 | SB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Park RI NW | 11.3 km | |
| 31 | EB MacEwan DR @ MacEwan Park CI NW | 11.4 km | |
| 32 | EB MacEwan Glen DR @ MacEwan Park VW NW | 12.0 km | |
| 33 | EB Berkshire BV @ 14 ST NW | 12.6 km | |
| 34 | EB Berkshire BV @ Berkley DR NW | 13.0 km | |
| 35 | EB Berkshire BV @ E. of Berkley DR NW | 13.3 km | |
| 36 | EB Berkshire BV @ Beddington BV NW | 13.8 km | |
| 37 | EB Berkshire RD @ Berkshire BV NW | 14.2 km | |
| 38 | EB Bermuda DR @ Berkshire RD NW | 14.6 km | |
| 39 | EB Bermuda DR @ Bemuda RD NW | 14.9 km | |
| 40 | EB Bergen RD @ Bermuda DR NW | 15.5 km | |
| 41 | SB Centre ST N @ Bergen RD N | 15.7 km | |
| 42 | Beddington Towne Centre Station (SB) | 16.0 km | |
| 43 | SB Centre ST N@ Beddington BV N | 16.2 km | |
| 44 | 78th Avenue N Station (NB) | 16.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 60 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 42 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «78th Avenue N Station (NB)» | 00:12 — 23:46 | 05:00 — 22:46 |
| From «78th Avenue N Station (SB)» | 05:32 — 23:53 | 05:09 — 22:56 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–26 minutes, most often every 14; midday every 14–26 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14–29; on weekends every 26 minutes.
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 46 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From 78th Avenue N Station (NB) the first is at 00:12 and the last at 23:46. From 78th Avenue N Station (SB) they are 05:32 and 23:53.
How long does the trip from 78th Avenue N Station (NB) to 78th Avenue N Station (SB) take?
About 33 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 44 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 46 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 42 trips in one direction, running from 78th Avenue N Station (NB) between 05:00 and 22:46.
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).