Bus 780 in Calgary links WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW and NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW. The route is 9.9 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 27 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 780 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW → NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW |
| End → start | NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW → WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW |
| Route length | 9.9 km / 10.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 3 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 27 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW» | 08:20 / 08:20 |
| First / last trip from «NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW» | 15:43 / 15:43 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 780
Outbound: WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW → NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW
This direction has 23 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes WB Southland DR @ Palliser DR SW, NB Oakmoor WY @ Oakbury PL SW, NB Oakfield DR @ Oakfield PL SW, EB Palliser DR @ 22 ST SW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Southland DR @ Palliser DR SW | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Southland Leisure Centre (WB) | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | WB Southland DR @ Brookpark BV SW | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | WB Southland DR @ Oakmoor DR SW | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | WB Southland DR @ 24 ST SW | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | NB Oakmoor WY @ Oakbury PL SW | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | WB Oakmoor DR @ Oakmoor CR SW | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | WB Oakmoor DR @ E. of Oakfield DR SW | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | NB Oakfield DR @ Oakmoor DR SW | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | NB Oakfield DR @ Oakwood DR SW | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | NB Oakfield DR @ Oakfield PL SW | 3.1 km | |
| 13 | EB Palliser DR @ Oakfield DR SW | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | EB Palliser DR @ Oakwood DR SW | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | EB Palliser DR @ Oakdale PL SW | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | EB Palliser DR @ 24 ST SW | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | EB Palliser DR @ 22 ST SW | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | EB Palliser DR @ Palishall RD SW | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | EB Palliser DR @ 19 ST SW | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | SB Palliser DR @ Pump Hill RI SW | 5.7 km | |
| 21 | SB Palliser DR @ Pump Hill GA SW | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | EB Southland DR @ Braeside DR SW | 6.2 km | |
| 23 | NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW | 9.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW → WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW
This direction has 3 stops and runs 10.0 km. The route passes WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW. 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 | WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW | 3.9 km | |
| 3 | EB Southland DR @ Braeside DR SW | 10.0 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 «WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW» | 08:20 — 08:20 | — — — |
| From «NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW» | 15:43 — 15:43 | — — — |
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 780 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW the first is at 08:20 and the last at 08:20. From NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW they are 15:43 and 15:43.
How long does the trip from WB Southland DR @ Bradbury DR SW to NB Elbow DR @ 75 AV SW take?
About 27 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 3 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 780 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).