Bus 896 in Calgary links EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW and WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW. The route is 16.5 km long with 25 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 896 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW → WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW |
| End → start | WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW → EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW |
| Route length | 16.5 km / 14.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 25 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW» | 07:45 / 07:45 |
| First / last trip from «WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW» | 15:10 / 15:10 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 896
Outbound: EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW → WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW
This direction has 25 stops and runs 16.5 km. The route passes EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Meadow CL NW, SB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Spring RD NW, WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Stream CL NW, EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Creek RD NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Meadow CL NW | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | EB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Ridge DR NW | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | EB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Brook CI NW | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Valley Ridge East Terminal | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | WB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Glen HT NW | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | SB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Spring RD NW | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Meadow GD NW | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ponds WY NW | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Creek RD NW | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Stream CL NW | 3.1 km | |
| 13 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Crest RI NW | 3.4 km | |
| 14 | EB Valley Pointe GR @ Valley Ridge DR NW | 3.7 km | |
| 15 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Crest CL NW | 4.0 km | |
| 16 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Stream CL NW | 4.3 km | |
| 17 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Creek RD NW | 4.6 km | |
| 18 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ponds CR NW | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | SB Valley Ridge BV @ Valley Ridge DR NW | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | WB Crestmont BV @ Cresthaven PL SW | 7.6 km | |
| 21 | SB Cresthaven RI @ Crestmont BV SW | 7.9 km | |
| 22 | EB Crestmont DR @ Cresthaven RI SW | 8.2 km | |
| 23 | NB Crestmont DR @ Crestmont WY SW | 8.5 km | |
| 24 | EB Crestmont BV @ Crestmont DR SW | 8.8 km | |
| 25 | WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW | 16.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW → EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW
This direction has 20 stops and runs 14.0 km. The route passes WB Crestmont BV @ Cresthaven PL SW, EB Crestmont BV @ Crestmont DR SW, EB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Brook CI NW, WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Meadow GD NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB 34 AV NW @ W. of 71 ST NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Crestmont BV @ Cresthaven PL SW | 6.4 km | |
| 3 | SB Cresthaven RI @ Crestmont BV SW | 6.7 km | |
| 4 | EB Crestmont DR @ Cresthaven RI SW | 7.0 km | |
| 5 | NB Crestmont DR @ Crestmont WY SW | 7.2 km | |
| 6 | EB Crestmont BV @ Crestmont DR SW | 7.5 km | |
| 7 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW | 10.0 km | |
| 8 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Meadow CL NW | 10.2 km | |
| 9 | EB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Ridge DR NW | 10.6 km | |
| 10 | EB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Brook CI NW | 10.8 km | |
| 11 | Valley Ridge East Terminal | 10.9 km | |
| 12 | WB Valley Springs RD @ Valley Glen HT NW | 11.3 km | |
| 13 | SB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Spring RD NW | 11.5 km | |
| 14 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Meadow GD NW | 11.8 km | |
| 15 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW | 12.2 km | |
| 16 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ponds WY NW | 12.5 km | |
| 17 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Creek RD NW | 12.8 km | |
| 18 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Stream CL NW | 13.1 km | |
| 19 | WB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Crest RI NW | 13.4 km | |
| 20 | EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Crest CL NW | 14.0 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 «EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW» | 07:45 — 07:45 | — — — |
| From «WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW» | 15:10 — 15:10 | — — — |
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 896 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW the first is at 07:45 and the last at 07:45. From WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW they are 15:10 and 15:10.
How long does the trip from EB Valley Ridge DR @ Valley Ridge BV NW to WB 34 AV NW @ 71 ST NW take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
25 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 896 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).