Bus 779 in Calgary links SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW and Riverbend Station (NB). The route is 19.8 km long with 2 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 40 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 779 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW → Riverbend Station (NB) |
| End → start | Riverbend Station (NB) → SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW |
| Route length | 19.8 km / 19.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 2 / 41 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 40 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW» | 15:43 / 15:43 |
| First / last trip from «Riverbend Station (NB)» | 08:00 / 08:00 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 779
Outbound: SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW → Riverbend Station (NB)
This direction has 2 stops and runs 19.8 km. The route passes —. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Riverbend Station (NB) | 19.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Riverbend Station (NB) → SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW
This direction has 41 stops and runs 19.4 km. The route passes NB Ogden RD @ 78 AV SE, NB 20A ST SE @ Lynnwood DR, SB 18 ST @ 66 AV SE, SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CI SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB Ogden RD @ Glenmore TR SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Ogden RD @ 78 AV SE | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | WB 76 AV SE @ Ogden RD | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | WB 76 AV SE @ 24 ST SE | 0.6 km | |
| 5 | WB 76 AV SE @ 22A ST SE | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | WB 76 AV SE @ 21A ST SE | 1.0 km | |
| 7 | NB 20A ST SE @ 76 AV SE | 1.2 km | |
| 8 | NB 20A ST SE @ 74 AV SE | 1.4 km | |
| 9 | NB 20A ST SE @ Lynndale RD | 1.7 km | |
| 10 | NB 20A ST SE @ Lynndale RD | 2.0 km | |
| 11 | NB 20A ST SE @ Lynnwood DR | 2.1 km | |
| 12 | NB 19 ST SE @ 66 AV SE | 2.5 km | |
| 13 | NB 19 ST SE @ Crestwood RD | 2.6 km | |
| 14 | NB 19 ST SE @ 62 AV SE | 2.8 km | |
| 15 | WB 62 AV SE @ 19 ST SE | 2.9 km | |
| 16 | WB 62 AV SE @ 17A ST SE | 3.2 km | |
| 17 | SB Lynnview RD @ 62 AV SE | 3.4 km | |
| 18 | SB Lynnview RD @ S. Leg Lynnview WY SE | 3.7 km | |
| 19 | EB 66 AV SE @ Lynnbrook GA | 4.0 km | |
| 20 | SB 18 ST @ 66 AV SE | 4.2 km | |
| 21 | SB 18 ST SE @ Lynnover RD | 4.6 km | |
| 22 | SB 18 ST SE @ Lysander DR | 4.9 km | |
| 23 | SB 18 ST SE @ S. of 76 AV SE | 5.3 km | |
| 24 | Riverbend Station (SB) | 6.1 km | |
| 25 | NB Riverbend DR @ Riverbend GA SE | 6.4 km | |
| 26 | NB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch CR SE | 6.6 km | |
| 27 | WB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch RD SE | 7.1 km | |
| 28 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside WY SE | 7.3 km | |
| 29 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CI SE | 7.5 km | |
| 30 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CL SE | 7.7 km | |
| 31 | EB Riverbend DR @ Riverview DR SE | 8.0 km | |
| 32 | EB Rivervalley DR @ Riverview PA SE | 8.3 km | |
| 33 | SB 18 ST SE @ Riverview CL | 8.9 km | |
| 34 | NB 21 ST @ River Rock RD SE | 9.7 km | |
| 35 | NB 21 ST @ River Rock CI SE | 10.0 km | |
| 36 | EB Riverglen DR @ 21 ST SE | 10.3 km | |
| 37 | NB Riverglen DR @ Riverstone CR SE | 10.6 km | |
| 38 | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercroft CL SE | 11.1 km | |
| 39 | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE | 11.4 km | |
| 40 | Riverbend Station (NB) | 11.6 km | |
| 41 | NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW | 19.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 2 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW» | 15:43 — 15:43 | — — — |
| From «Riverbend Station (NB)» | 08:00 — 08:00 | — — — |
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 779 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW the first is at 15:43 and the last at 15:43. From Riverbend Station (NB) they are 08:00 and 08:00.
How long does the trip from SB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW to Riverbend Station (NB) take?
About 40 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
2 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 779 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).