Bus 78 in Calgary links Somerset-Bridlewood Stn and WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW. The route is 11.3 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 31 minutes. On a weekday it runs 48 trips in one direction, and 31 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 78 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | Somerset-Bridlewood Stn → WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW |
| End → start | WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW → Somerset-Bridlewood Stn |
| Route length | 11.3 km / 16.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 32 / 37 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 31 minutes |
| Trips per day | 48 on weekdays, 31 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–25 · midday 21–25 · weekend 35 |
| First / last trip from «Somerset-Bridlewood Stn» | 00:09 / 23:32 |
| First / last trip from «WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW» | 00:09 / 23:32 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 78
Outbound: Somerset-Bridlewood Stn → WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW
This direction has 32 stops and runs 11.3 km. The route passes NB Shawville BV @ Shawville GA SE, SB Sunmills DR @ Sunvale DR SE, EB Sun Valley BV @ Sunmills DR SE, WB Sunmills DR @ Sunset CR SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somerset-Bridlewood Stn | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Shawville BV @ Shawville GA SE | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | NB Shawville BV @ Shawville RD SE | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | SB Sunpark DR @ Sun Valley BV SE | 2.1 km | |
| 5 | SB Sunpark DR @ Sunpark PZ SE Nleg | 2.3 km | |
| 6 | SB Sunpark DR @ Sunpark PZ SE Sleg | 2.6 km | |
| 7 | EB Sunvale DR @ Sundown WY SE | 2.9 km | |
| 8 | EB Sunvale DR @ Sundown RD SE | 3.1 km | |
| 9 | SB Sunmills DR @ Sunvale DR SE | 3.3 km | |
| 10 | EB Sunmills DR @ Sunlake CL SE | 3.5 km | |
| 11 | EB Sunmills DR @ Sunlake RD SE | 4.0 km | |
| 12 | EB Sunmills DR @ Sunvista CL SE | 4.5 km | |
| 13 | EB Sunmills DR @ Sunwood GA SE | 4.7 km | |
| 14 | NB Sunmills DR @ Sun Harbour CR SE | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | NB Sunmills DR @ Sun Harbour RD | 5.0 km | |
| 16 | EB Sun Valley BV @ Sunmills DR SE | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | EB Sun Valley BV @ Sun Valley DR SE | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | WB Sun Harbour RD @ Sun Valley BV SE | 6.2 km | |
| 19 | SB Sunmills DR @ Sun Harbour CR SE | 4.8 km | |
| 20 | WB Sunmills DR @ Sunwood GA SE | 6.8 km | |
| 21 | WB Sunmills DR @ Sunvista CL SE | 7.0 km | |
| 22 | WB Sunmills DR @ Sunset WY SE | 7.3 km | |
| 23 | WB Sunmills DR @ Sunset CR SE | 8.0 km | |
| 24 | WB Sunvale DR@ Sundown RD SE | 8.4 km | |
| 25 | WB Sunvale DR @ E. of Sunpark DR SE | 8.6 km | |
| 26 | NB Sunpark Dr @ Sunpark PZ SE | 8.8 km | |
| 27 | NB Sunpark DR @ Sunbank WY SE | 9.2 km | |
| 28 | WB Sun Valley BV @ Midpark BV SW | 9.5 km | |
| 29 | SB Shawville BV @ 162 AV SE | 10.4 km | |
| 30 | SB Shawville BV @ Shawville Link SE | 10.7 km | |
| 31 | WB Shawville GA @ Shawville BV SE | 10.9 km | |
| 32 | WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW | 11.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW → Somerset-Bridlewood Stn
This direction has 37 stops and runs 16.7 km. The route passes SB 6 ST SE @ Shawville GA, NB Belmont ST SW @ Belmont BV SW, EB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral MR SE, SB Chapala DR @ Chapala WY SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB 6 ST SE @ Shawville GA | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Sheriff King ST SW sb @ Silverado BV SW, farside | 1.5 km | |
| 4 | SB Sheriff King ST @ Silverado WY SW | 2.0 km | |
| 5 | SB Sheriff King ST @ N of 194 AV SW | 2.4 km | |
| 6 | SB Sheriff King ST @ 194 AV SW | 2.6 km | |
| 7 | SB Sheriff King ST @ Yorkville AV SW | 2.9 km | |
| 8 | EB Belmont BV @ Sheriff King ST | 3.4 km | |
| 9 | EB Belmont BV @ Belmont DR | 3.7 km | |
| 10 | NB Belmont ST SW @ Belmont BV SW | 4.0 km | |
| 11 | NB Chaparral DR @ 194 AV SE | 6.0 km | |
| 12 | NB Chaparral DR @ Chapala GA SE | 6.2 km | |
| 13 | WB Chaparral DR @ Chapala MT SE | 6.5 km | |
| 14 | WB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral GR SE | 6.7 km | |
| 15 | NB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral VI SE | 7.2 km | |
| 16 | EB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral CI SE | 7.5 km | |
| 17 | EB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral CI SE | 7.6 km | |
| 18 | EB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral MR SE | 7.8 km | |
| 19 | EB Chaparral DR @ Chaparral ST SE | 8.1 km | |
| 20 | SB Chaparral DR@ Chaparral WY SE | 8.4 km | |
| 21 | EB Chaparral DR @ Chapala DR SE | 8.7 km | |
| 22 | SB Chaparral BV @ Chaparral DR SE | 9.0 km | |
| 23 | SB Chaparral BV @ S.OF Chaparral DR SE | 9.3 km | |
| 24 | SB Chaparral BV @ Chapala WY SE | 9.5 km | |
| 25 | WB Chapala WY @ Chapman LI SE | 9.8 km | |
| 26 | SB Chapala DR @ Chapala WY SE | 9.9 km | |
| 27 | SB Chapala DR @ Chapala RD SE | 10.2 km | |
| 28 | WB 194 AV @ Chaparral DR SE | 10.8 km | |
| 29 | WB Belmont BV @ Belmont ST SW | 12.8 km | |
| 30 | WB Belmont BV @ Belmont DR | 13.1 km | |
| 31 | NB Sheriff King ST @ Belmont BV | 13.5 km | |
| 32 | NB Sheriff King ST @ Yorkville AV SW | 13.9 km | |
| 33 | NB Sheriff King ST @ N of 194 AV SW | 14.3 km | |
| 34 | NB Sheriff King ST @ Silverado WY SW | 14.7 km | |
| 35 | Sheriff King ST SW nb @ Silverado BV SW, farside | 15.3 km | |
| 36 | EB Shawville GA @ 6 ST SW | 16.5 km | |
| 37 | Somerset-Bridlewood Stn | 16.7 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 31 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Somerset-Bridlewood Stn» | 00:09 — 23:32 | 00:02 — 23:27 |
| From «WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW» | 00:09 — 23:32 | 00:01 — 23:26 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–25 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 21–25 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–35; on weekends every 35 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 78 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Somerset-Bridlewood Stn the first is at 00:09 and the last at 23:32. From WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW they are 00:09 and 23:32.
How long does the trip from Somerset-Bridlewood Stn to WB Shawville GA @ Somervale CO SW take?
About 31 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
32 outbound and 37 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 78 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 31 trips in one direction, running from Somerset-Bridlewood Stn between 00:02 and 23:27.
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).