Bus 816 in Calgary links NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW and EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW. The route is 17.2 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 46 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 816 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW → EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW |
| End → start | EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW → NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW |
| Route length | 17.2 km / 18.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 2 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 46 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW» | 08:04 / 08:04 |
| First / last trip from «EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW» | 15:29 / 15:29 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 816
Outbound: NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW → EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW
This direction has 31 stops and runs 17.2 km. The route passes NB Citadel DR @ Citadel Crest GR NW, SB Citadel GA @ Citadel DR NW, NB Hawkwood DR @ Hawkside RD NW, WB @ Hawkstone DR NW Terminal. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Citadel DR @ Citadel Crest GR NW | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | EB Citadel DR @ 400 Citadel Meadow BA NW | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | SB Citadel DR @ Citadel Meadow GV NW | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | SB Citadel DR @ Citadel BV NW | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | SB Citadel DR @ Citadel CL NW | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | WB Citadel DR @ Citadel PA NW | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | WB Citadel DR @ Citadel MR NW | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | SB Citadel GA @ Citadel DR NW | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | SB Nose Hill DR @ Country Hills BV NW | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | SB Nose Hill DR @ Arbour Lake WY NW | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | SB Nose Hill DR @ Hawkwood RD NW | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | EB Hawkwood RD @ Hawkwood WY NW | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | SB Hawkwood RD @ Hawkfield WY NW | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | EB Hawkwood DR @ Hawkwood RD NW | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | NB Hawkwood DR @ Hawkside RD NW | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | NB Hawkwood DR @ Hawkwood BV NW | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | NB Hawkwood DR @ Hawkbury CL NW | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | EB Hawkstone DR @ Hawkwood DR NW | 5.7 km | |
| 20 | EB Hawkstone DR @ Hawkmount GR NW | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | EB Hawkstone DR @ Hawkmount HT NW | 6.2 km | |
| 22 | EB Hawkstone DR @ Hawktree CL NW | 6.5 km | |
| 23 | WB @ Hawkstone DR NW Terminal | 6.9 km | |
| 24 | WB Hawkstone DR @ Hawkcliff WY NW | 7.2 km | |
| 25 | SB Hawkwood BV @ Hawkview RD NW | 7.5 km | |
| 26 | SB Hawkwood BV @ Hawkcliff GA NW | 7.8 km | |
| 27 | WB Hawksbrow DR @ Hawkwood BV NW | 8.1 km | |
| 28 | WB Hawksbrow DR @ Hawkridge PL NW | 8.3 km | |
| 29 | NB Hawksbrow DR @ Hawkridge CO NW | 8.7 km | |
| 30 | SB Hawkwood HL @ Hawkley Valley RD NW | 9.1 km | |
| 31 | EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW | 17.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW → NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW
This direction has 2 stops and runs 18.9 km. The route passes —. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB @ Citadel Terminal NW | 18.9 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 Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW» | 08:04 — 08:04 | — — — |
| From «EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW» | 15:29 — 15:29 | — — — |
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 816 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW the first is at 08:04 and the last at 08:04. From EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW they are 15:29 and 15:29.
How long does the trip from NB Citadel DR @ Citadel WY NW to EB Northmont DR @ Calandar RD NW take?
About 46 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 2 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 816 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).