Bus 879 in Calgary links WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE and NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE. The route is 6.7 km long with 16 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 16 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 879 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE → NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE |
| End → start | NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE → WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE |
| Route length | 6.7 km / 6.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 16 / 16 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 16 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE» | 07:41 / 07:41 |
| First / last trip from «NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE» | 14:50 / 14:50 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 879
Outbound: WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE → NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE
This direction has 16 stops and runs 6.7 km. The route passes WB Cranston AV @ Cranston RD SE, SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook CV SE, NB Cranston AV @ Cranarch CR SE, NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CL SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Cranston AV @ Cranston RD SE | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook HT SE | 1.5 km | |
| 4 | SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook LN SE | 1.8 km | |
| 5 | SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook CV SE | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | EB Cranston AV @ Cranarch CR SE | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | EB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook GD SE | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | NB Cranston AV @ Cranarch CR SE | 3.4 km | |
| 9 | EB Cranford DR @ Cranston GA SE | 4.0 km | |
| 10 | EB Cranford DR @ Cranford PA SE | 4.3 km | |
| 11 | NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CL SE | 4.5 km | |
| 12 | NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CR SE | 4.8 km | |
| 13 | WB Cranford DR @ Cranford ST SE | 5.1 km | |
| 14 | NB Cranarch RD @ Cranford DR SE | 5.5 km | |
| 15 | NB Cranston DR @ Cranberry LN SE | 6.3 km | |
| 16 | NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE | 6.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE → WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE
This direction has 16 stops and runs 6.8 km. The route passes WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE, SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook LN SE, EB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook GD SE, EB Cranford DR @ Cranford PA SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE | 1.1 km | |
| 3 | WB Cranston AV @ Cranston RD SE | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook HT SE | 2.5 km | |
| 5 | SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook LN SE | 2.8 km | |
| 6 | SB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook CV SE | 3.1 km | |
| 7 | EB Cranston AV @ Cranarch CR SE | 3.4 km | |
| 8 | EB Cranston AV @ Cranbrook GD SE | 3.8 km | |
| 9 | NB Cranston AV @ Cranarch CR SE | 4.4 km | |
| 10 | EB Cranford DR @ Cranston GA SE | 5.0 km | |
| 11 | EB Cranford DR @ Cranford PA SE | 5.4 km | |
| 12 | NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CL SE | 5.6 km | |
| 13 | NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CR SE | 5.9 km | |
| 14 | WB Cranford DR @ Cranford ST SE | 6.1 km | |
| 15 | NB Cranarch RD @ Cranford DR SE | 6.6 km | |
| 16 | EB Cranston AV @ Cranarch RD SE | 6.8 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 «WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE» | 07:41 — 07:41 | — — — |
| From «NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE» | 14:50 — 14:50 | — — — |
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 879 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE the first is at 07:41 and the last at 07:41. From NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE they are 14:50 and 14:50.
How long does the trip from WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE to NB Cranston DR @ Cranston WY SE take?
About 16 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
16 outbound and 16 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 879 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).