Bus 720 in Calgary links NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA and WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE. The route is 16.3 km long with 18 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 720 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE |
| End → start | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA |
| Route length | 16.3 km / 15.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 18 / 2 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 35 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA» | 08:15 / 08:15 |
| First / last trip from «WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE» | 15:40 / 15:40 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 720
Outbound: NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE
This direction has 18 stops and runs 16.3 km. The route passes NB 52 ST SE @ McIvor BV, NB Prestwick BV @ McKenzie Towne BV SE, NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick MR SE, WB 130 AV SE @ 52 ST SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB 52 ST SE @ McIvor BV | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | NB 52 ST SE @ McKenzie Towne LI | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | WB McKenzie Towne BV @ 52 ST SE | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | WB McKenzie Towne BV @ McKenzie Towne AV SE | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | NB Prestwick BV @ McKenzie Towne BV SE | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | NB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick CI SE | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | NB Prestwick BV @ Prestwick AV SE | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick DR SE | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | NB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick MR SE | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | EB Prestwick CI @ Prestwick ST SE | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | EB Prestwick GA @ Prestwick CI SE | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton DR | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | WB 130 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 5.0 km | |
| 15 | WB 130 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 5.3 km | |
| 16 | WB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 5.4 km | |
| 17 | WB 130 AV SE @ 46 ST SE | 5.7 km | |
| 18 | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE | 16.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA
This direction has 2 stops and runs 15.5 km. The route passes —. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB Fairmount DR @ 88 AV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA | 15.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 1 trip in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA» | 08:15 — 08:15 | — — — |
| From «WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE» | 15:40 — 15:40 | — — — |
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 720 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA the first is at 08:15 and the last at 08:15. From WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE they are 15:40 and 15:40.
How long does the trip from NB 52 ST SE @ Copperfield GA to WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE take?
About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
18 outbound and 2 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 720 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).