Bus 503 in Calgary links EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW and EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW. The route is 17.7 km long with 14 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 45 trips in one direction, and 27 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 503 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW → EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW |
| End → start | EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW → EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW |
| Route length | 17.7 km / 19.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 14 / 17 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 48 minutes |
| Trips per day | 45 on weekdays, 27 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 16–28 · midday 16–28 · weekend 37 |
| First / last trip from «EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW» | 05:54 / 21:54 |
| First / last trip from «EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW» | 05:00 / 21:51 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 503
Outbound: EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW → EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW
This direction has 14 stops and runs 17.7 km. The route passes NB Centre ST S @ 4 AV S, 28th Avenue N Station (NB), 64th Avenue N Station (NB), EB Berkshire BV @ Beddington BV NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Centre ST S @ 4 AV S | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | NB Centre ST N @ 10 AV N | 1.8 km | |
| 4 | NB Centre ST N @ 17 AV N | 2.4 km | |
| 5 | 28th Avenue N Station (NB) | 3.6 km | |
| 6 | 40th Avenue N Station (NB) | 4.8 km | |
| 7 | 56th Avenue N Station (NB) | 6.4 km | |
| 8 | 64th Avenue N Station (NB) | 7.3 km | |
| 9 | 78th Avenue N Station (NB) | 8.8 km | |
| 10 | WB Beddington BV @ Bermuda DR NW | 9.6 km | |
| 11 | EB Berkshire BV @ Beddington BV NW | 10.6 km | |
| 12 | NB Symons Valley RD @ S. of Kincora BV NW | 15.2 km | |
| 13 | WB Symons Valy Pkwy (128 Ave) @ Symons Valy Rd NW | 16.4 km | |
| 14 | EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW | 17.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW → EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW
This direction has 17 stops and runs 19.1 km. The route passes SB Symons Valley RD NW @ Symons Valley PY NW, EB Beddington BV @ Berkley DR NW, 56th Avenue N Station (SB), SB Centre ST N @ 16 AV N. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB Symons Valley RD NW @ Symons Valley PY NW | 1.1 km | |
| 3 | SB Symons Valley RD @ Kincora BV NW | 2.0 km | |
| 4 | Sandstone Terminal | 6.8 km | |
| 5 | EB Beddington BV @ Berkley DR NW | 8.1 km | |
| 6 | 78th Avenue N Station (SB) | 8.8 km | |
| 7 | SB Centre ST N @ 64 AV N | 10.4 km | |
| 8 | 56th Avenue N Station (SB) | 11.3 km | |
| 9 | 40th Avenue N Station (SB) | 12.8 km | |
| 10 | 28th Avenue N Station (SB) | 14.0 km | |
| 11 | SB Centre ST N @ 16 AV N | 15.3 km | |
| 12 | SB Centre ST N @ 10 AV N | 15.8 km | |
| 13 | SB Centre ST S @ 5 AV S | 17.3 km | |
| 14 | WB 6 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 17.8 km | |
| 15 | WB 6 AV SW @ 5 ST SW | 18.2 km | |
| 16 | EB 5 AV SW @ 6 ST SW | 18.4 km | |
| 17 | EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 19.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 45 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 27 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW» | 05:54 — 21:54 | 05:54 — 21:56 |
| From «EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW» | 05:00 — 21:51 | 04:54 — 21:33 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 16–28 minutes, most often every 16; midday every 16–28 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 16–28; on weekends every 37 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 503 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW the first is at 05:54 and the last at 21:54. From EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW they are 05:00 and 21:51.
How long does the trip from EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW to EB Sage Hill GA @ W. of 37 St NW take?
About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
14 outbound and 17 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 503 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 27 trips in one direction, running from EB 5 AV SW @ 2 ST SW between 05:54 and 21:56.
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).