Bus 6 in Calgary links SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW and NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW. The route is 11.0 km long with 39 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 48 trips in one direction, and 37 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 6 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW → NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW |
| End → start | NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW → SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW |
| Route length | 11.0 km / 11.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 39 / 34 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 48 on weekdays, 37 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–23 · midday 19–27 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW» | 05:00 / 23:49 |
| First / last trip from «NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW» | 00:22 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 6
Outbound: SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW → NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW
This direction has 39 stops and runs 11.0 km. The route passes EB Richmond RD @ Stewart GR SW, EB 26 AV SW@ 42 ST SW, EB 26 AV SW Overpass @ Crowchild TR, EB 17 AV SW @ 16 St SW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Richmond RD @ Stewart GR SW | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | NB 51 ST @ Richmond RD SW | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | NB 51 ST SW @ 39 AV SW | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | NB 51 ST SW @ 35 AV SW | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | NB 51 ST SW @ 33 AV SW | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | NB 51 ST SW @ 30 AV SW | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | NB 51 ST SW @ Glenbrook Villas | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | EB 26 AV SW@ 49 ST SW | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | EB 26 AV SW @ 45 ST SW | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | EB 26 AV SW@ 42 ST SW | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | EB 26 AV SW @ Glenpark CR | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | EB 26 AV SW@ 37 ST SW | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | EB 26 AV SW @ 35 ST SW | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | EB 26 AV SW @ 33 ST SW | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | EB 26 AV SW @ 31 ST SW | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | EB 26 AV SW@ 29 ST SW | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | EB 26 AV SW @ 26A ST SW | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | EB 26 AV SW @ 25 ST SW | 5.4 km | |
| 20 | EB 26 AV SW Overpass @ Crowchild TR | 5.6 km | |
| 21 | EB 26 AV SW@ 22 ST SW | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | EB 26 AV SW @ 20 ST SW | 6.2 km | |
| 23 | EB 26 AV SW @ 19 ST SW | 6.4 km | |
| 24 | NB 17A ST SW @ 26 AV SW | 6.6 km | |
| 25 | NB 17A ST SW@ 23 AV SW | 6.9 km | |
| 26 | NB 17A ST SW @ 21 AV SW | 7.2 km | |
| 27 | NB 17A ST SW @ 17 AV SW | 7.4 km | |
| 28 | EB 17 AV SW @ 17 ST SW | 7.6 km | |
| 29 | EB 17 AV SW @ 16 St SW | 7.8 km | |
| 30 | EB 17 AV SW @ 14 ST SW | 8.1 km | |
| 31 | EB 17 AV SW @ 11 ST SW fs | 8.4 km | |
| 32 | EB 17 AV SW @ 9A ST SW fs | 8.7 km | |
| 33 | EB 17 AV SW @ 8 ST SW | 9.0 km | |
| 34 | EB 17 AV SW @ 6 ST SW | 9.3 km | |
| 35 | EB 17 AV SW @ 4 ST SW | 9.7 km | |
| 36 | NB 1 ST SW @ 17 AV SW | 10.1 km | |
| 37 | NB 1 ST SW @ 13 AV SW ns | 10.3 km | |
| 38 | NB 1 ST SW @ 10 AV SW | 10.6 km | |
| 39 | NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW | 11.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW → SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW
This direction has 34 stops and runs 11.0 km. The route passes WB 6 AV SW @ 2 ST SW, WB 17 AV SW @ 14 ST SW, WB 26 AV SW @ Crowchild TR, WB 26 AV SW @ Glenmount DR. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB 6 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | WB 6 AV SW @ 3 ST SW | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | WB 6 AV SW @ 6 ST SW | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | SB 8 ST SW @ 7 AV SW ns | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | WB 11 AV SW@ 8 ST SW | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | WB 11 AV @ 10 ST SW | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | SB 14 ST SW@ 12 AV SW | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | SB 14 ST SW @ 14 AV SW | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | WB 17 AV SW @ 14 ST SW | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | WB 17 AV SW @ 16A ST SW | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | SB 17A ST SW@ 17 AV SW | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | SB 17A ST SW @ 22 AV SW | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | SB 17A ST SW @ 23 AV SW | 4.5 km | |
| 15 | WB 26 AV SW @ 17A ST SW | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | WB 26 AV SW@ 20 ST SW | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | WB 26 AV SW @ 22 ST SW | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | WB 26 AV SW @ Crowchild TR | 5.8 km | |
| 19 | WB 26 AV SW @ 25 ST SW | 6.0 km | |
| 20 | WB 26 AV SW @ 26A ST SW | 6.3 km | |
| 21 | WB 26 AV SW@ 29 ST SW | 6.6 km | |
| 22 | WB 26 AV SW @ 32 ST SW | 6.9 km | |
| 23 | WB 26 AV SW@ 35 ST SW | 7.2 km | |
| 24 | WB 26 AV SW@ 37 ST SW | 7.4 km | |
| 25 | WB 26 AV SW @ Kelwood CR | 7.6 km | |
| 26 | WB 26 AV SW @ Glenmount DR | 7.9 km | |
| 27 | WB 26 AV SW @ 45 ST SW | 8.3 km | |
| 28 | WB 26 AV SW@ 49 ST SW | 8.6 km | |
| 29 | SB 51 ST SW @ 26 AV SW | 8.9 km | |
| 30 | SB 51 ST SW @ 30 AV SW | 9.2 km | |
| 31 | SB 51 ST SW @ Glengrove CL | 9.6 km | |
| 32 | SB 51 ST SW @ Glenbrook PL | 9.8 km | |
| 33 | Richmond Road Terminal SB | 10.1 km | |
| 34 | SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW | 11.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 48 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 37 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW» | 05:00 — 23:49 | 05:24 — 23:32 |
| From «NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW» | 00:22 — 23:45 | 05:35 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–23 minutes, most often every 23; midday every 19–27 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 23–30; on weekends every 30 minutes.
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 6 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW the first is at 05:00 and the last at 23:49. From NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW they are 00:22 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW to NB 1 ST SW @ 7 AV SW take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
39 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 6 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 37 trips in one direction, running from SB Stewart GR @ S. of Richmond RD SW between 05:24 and 23:32.
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).