Bus 79 in Calgary links WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE and EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE. The route is 12.1 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 40 trips in one direction, and 19 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 79 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE → EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE |
| End → start | EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE → WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE |
| Route length | 12.1 km / 11.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 32 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 40 on weekdays, 19 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 24–32 · midday 24–32 · weekend 32 |
| First / last trip from «WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE» | 04:25 / 22:19 |
| First / last trip from «EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE» | 04:33 / 22:15 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 79
Outbound: WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE → EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE
This direction has 32 stops and runs 12.1 km. The route passes WB Cranston AV @ Cranston RD SE, EB Cranston GA @ Cranston AV SE, EB Seton DR @ Main ST SE, WB Auburn Bay AV @ Auburn Springs BV 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 Cranston GA @ Cranston AV SE | 3.7 km | |
| 10 | NB Seton WY @ 212 AV SE | 5.1 km | |
| 11 | NB Seton WY @ 202 AV SE | 5.4 km | |
| 12 | NB Seton WY @ Union AV SE | 5.7 km | |
| 13 | NB Seton WY @ Seton AV SE | 6.1 km | |
| 14 | NB Seton WY SE @ Superstore (S of Seton CR) | 6.3 km | |
| 15 | EB Seton DR @ Seton WY SE | 6.7 km | |
| 16 | EB Seton DR @ Main ST SE | 7.1 km | |
| 17 | NB 45 ST @ Seton DR SE | 7.5 km | |
| 18 | NB 45 ST SE @ Market ST SE | 7.8 km | |
| 19 | NB 45 ST SE @ Front ST SE | 8.2 km | |
| 20 | NB Auburn Bay ST @ Seton BV SE | 8.3 km | |
| 21 | EB Auburn Springs BV @Auburn Bay ST SE | 8.6 km | |
| 22 | NB Auburn Springs BV @ Auburn Crest WY SE | 9.0 km | |
| 23 | WB Auburn Bay AV @ Auburn Springs BV SE | 9.2 km | |
| 24 | EB Auburn Meadows DR @ Auburn Meadows BV SE ns | 9.6 km | |
| 25 | EB Auburn Meadows DR @ 52 ST SE | 9.9 km | |
| 26 | EB Mahogany RD @ 52 ST SE (farside) | 10.0 km | |
| 27 | EB Mahogany RD @ Mahogany BV SE | 10.4 km | |
| 28 | EB Mahogany RD SE @ Marina CA SE, nearside | 10.9 km | |
| 29 | EB Masters AV SE @ Marine DR SE | 11.4 km | |
| 30 | EB Masters AV @ Master HT SE | 11.6 km | |
| 31 | EB Masters RD @ Magnolia LI SE | 11.9 km | |
| 32 | EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE | 12.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE → WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE
This direction has 32 stops and runs 11.2 km. The route passes WB Masters RD @ Magnolia LI SE, WB Auburn Meadows DR @ Auburn Meadows VW SE, SB 45 ST SE @ Seton PA SE, SB Seton WY @ Seton GV SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Masters RD @ Magnolia LI SE | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | WB Masters AV @ Masters VI SE | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | WB Masters AV @ Marine DR SE | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | WB Mahogany RD SE @ Marina CA SE, farside | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | WB Mahogany RD @ Mahogany BV SE | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | WB Mahogany RD @ 52 ST SE (nearside) | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | WB Auburn Meadows DR @ Auburn Meadows ST SE | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | WB Auburn Meadows DR @ Auburn Meadows VW SE | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | EB Auburn Bay AV SE @ Auburn Meadows BV SE | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | SB Auburn Springs BV @ Auburn Bay AV SE | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | SB Auburn Springs BV @ Auburn Crest WY SE | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | SB Auburn Bay ST @ Auburn Bay BV SE | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | SB 45 ST SE @ South Health Campus | 4.6 km | |
| 15 | SB 45 ST SE @ Market ST SE | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | SB 45 ST SE @ Seton PA SE | 5.0 km | |
| 17 | WB Seton DR @ 45 ST SE | 5.3 km | |
| 18 | WB Seton DR @ Main ST SE | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | SB Seton WY @ Seton DR SE | 6.2 km | |
| 20 | SB Seton WY SE @ Superstore (S of Seton CR) | 6.5 km | |
| 21 | SB Seton WY SE @ Seton AV SE | 6.8 km | |
| 22 | SB Seton WY @ Seton CI SE | 7.2 km | |
| 23 | SB Seton WY @ Seton GV SE | 7.4 km | |
| 24 | SB Seton WY @ 212 AV SE | 7.6 km | |
| 25 | WB Cranston GA @ Cranford WY SE | 8.9 km | |
| 26 | EB Cranford DR @ Cranston GA SE | 9.4 km | |
| 27 | EB Cranford DR @ Cranford PA SE | 9.7 km | |
| 28 | NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CL SE | 9.9 km | |
| 29 | NB Cranford DR @ Cranford CR SE | 10.2 km | |
| 30 | WB Cranford DR @ Cranford ST SE | 10.5 km | |
| 31 | NB Cranarch RD @ Cranford DR SE | 10.9 km | |
| 32 | WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE | 11.2 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 40 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 19 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE» | 04:25 — 22:19 | 08:32 — 18:08 |
| From «EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE» | 04:33 — 22:15 | 08:30 — 18:06 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 24–32 minutes, most often every 28; midday every 24–32 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 24; on weekends every 32 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 79 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 04:25 and the last at 22:19. From EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE they are 04:33 and 22:15.
How long does the trip from WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE to EB Masters RD @ Magnolia TC SE take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
32 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 79 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 19 trips in one direction, running from WB Cranston AV @ Cranberry RD SE between 08:32 and 18:08.
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).