Bus 798 in Calgary links Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE and NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE. The route is 7.2 km long with 3 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 18 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 798 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE → NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE |
| End → start | NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE → Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE |
| Route length | 7.2 km / 7.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 3 / 13 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 18 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE» | 14:45 / 14:45 |
| First / last trip from «NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE» | 07:27 / 07:27 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 798
Outbound: Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE → NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE
This direction has 3 stops and runs 7.2 km. The route passes EB Taradale DR @ Tarington RD NE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Taradale DR @ Tarington RD NE | 4.9 km | |
| 3 | NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE | 7.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE → Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE
This direction has 13 stops and runs 7.1 km. The route passes EB Taravista DR @ Taracove Estate DR NE, SB Taradale DR @ Taralake RD NE, SB Taradale DR @ Taravista WY NE, WB Taradale DR @ Tarington RD NE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Taravista DR @ Saddletowne CI NE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Taravista DR @ Taracove Estate DR NE | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | SB Taradale DR @ Taravista DR NE | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | SB Taradale DR @ Taralake RD NE | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | SB Taradale DR @ Taralake WY NE | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | SB Taradale DR @ Taravista WY NE | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | WB Taradale DR @ Taravista ME NE | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | WB Taradale DR @ Tarington RD NE | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | WB Taradale DR @ Taravista ST NE | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | WB Taradale DR @ Taracove RD NE | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | WB Taradale DR @ Tararidge DR NE | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | Martindale Boulevard Station (SB) | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE | 7.1 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 «Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE» | 14:45 — 14:45 | — — — |
| From «NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE» | 07:27 — 07:27 | — — — |
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 798 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE the first is at 14:45 and the last at 14:45. From NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE they are 07:27 and 07:27.
How long does the trip from Annie Gale School on Whiteridge Wy NE to NB Saddletowne CI @ Taravista DR NE take?
About 18 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
3 outbound and 13 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 798 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).