Bus 97 in Calgary links Crowfoot LRT Station and Dalhousie LRT Station NB. The route is 5.3 km long with 18 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 15 minutes. On a weekday it runs 37 trips in one direction, and 27 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 97 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | Crowfoot LRT Station → Dalhousie LRT Station NB |
| End → start | Dalhousie LRT Station NB → Crowfoot LRT Station |
| Route length | 5.3 km / 11.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 18 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 15 minutes |
| Trips per day | 37 on weekdays, 27 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 30 · weekend 40 |
| First / last trip from «Crowfoot LRT Station» | 05:30 / 23:22 |
| First / last trip from «Dalhousie LRT Station NB» | 05:12 / 23:37 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 97
Outbound: Crowfoot LRT Station → Dalhousie LRT Station NB
This direction has 18 stops and runs 5.3 km. The route passes EB Crowfoot WY @ Crowfoot CR NW, SB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchero DR DR NW, EB Ranchview DR @ Ranchview CR NW, SB Dalhousie DR @ 66 AV NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crowfoot LRT Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Crowfoot WY @ Crowfoot CR NW | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | EB Crowfoot WY @ Crowfoot CI NW | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | EB Ranchlands BV @ Nose Hill DR NW | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | SB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchlands WY NW | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | SB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchero DR DR NW | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | EB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchglen DR NW | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | SB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchview RD NW | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | SB Ranchview DR @ Ranchlands BV NW | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | EB Ranchview DR @ Ranchview CR NW | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | EB Ranchview LI @ Ranchview DR NW | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | EB 66 AV NW @ Dalcastle WY | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | EB 66 AV NW @ Dalcastle RI | 3.7 km | |
| 14 | SB Dalhousie DR @ 66 AV NW | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | EB Dalhousie DR @ 54 ST NW | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | EB Dalhousie DR @ 53 ST NW | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | EB Dalhousie DR @ Dalham CR NW | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | Dalhousie LRT Station NB | 5.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Dalhousie LRT Station NB → Crowfoot LRT Station
This direction has 32 stops and runs 11.2 km. The route passes WB Dalhousie DR @ Dalham CR NW, WB Ranchview DR @ Ranchview RD NW, SB Crowfoot Cl @ Crowfoot WY NW, WB Scenic Acres DR@ Scimitar PT NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalhousie LRT Station NB | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Dalhousie DR @ Dalham CR NW | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | WB Dalhousie DR @ 53 ST NW | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | WB Dalhousie DR @ 54 ST NW | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | WB 66 AV NW @ Dalhousie DR | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | WB 66 AV NW @ Dalcastle CO | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | WB 66 AV NW @ Dalcastle WY | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | WB Ranchview LI @ Ranch Estates DR NW | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | WB Ranchview DR @ Ranchview RD NW | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | WB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchview DR NW | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | NB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchview RD NW | 3.3 km | |
| 12 | WB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchero RI NW | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | NB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchero DR NW | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | WB Ranchlands BV @ Ranchlands WY NW | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | WB Crowfoot WY @ Crowfoot CR NW | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | SB Crowfoot Cl @ Crowfoot WY NW | 5.3 km | |
| 17 | Crowfoot LRT Station | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | SB Scurfield DR @ Scenic GD NW | 6.4 km | |
| 19 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Acres BV NW | 6.6 km | |
| 20 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Glen CR NW | 6.9 km | |
| 21 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Acres GA NW | 7.1 km | |
| 22 | SB Scenic Acres DR @ Scenic Glen CR NW | 7.4 km | |
| 23 | WB Scenic Acres DR@ Scimitar PT NW | 7.6 km | |
| 24 | NB Scenic Acres DR @ Scandia PT NW | 8.0 km | |
| 25 | NB Scenic Acres DR @ Scandia BA NW | 8.2 km | |
| 26 | NB Scurfield DR @ Scripps LD NW | 8.9 km | |
| 27 | NB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon GA NW | 9.2 km | |
| 28 | EB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon GR NW | 9.7 km | |
| 29 | SB Scurfield DR @ Scanlon PL NW | 9.9 km | |
| 30 | EB Scurfield DR @ Scotia PT NW | 10.2 km | |
| 31 | EB Scurfield DR @ Scenic GD NW | 10.4 km | |
| 32 | Crowfoot LRT Station | 11.2 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 37 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 27 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Crowfoot LRT Station» | 05:30 — 23:22 | 06:07 — 23:17 |
| From «Dalhousie LRT Station NB» | 05:12 — 23:37 | 06:00 — 23:26 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; on weekends every 40 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 97 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Crowfoot LRT Station the first is at 05:30 and the last at 23:22. From Dalhousie LRT Station NB they are 05:12 and 23:37.
How long does the trip from Crowfoot LRT Station to Dalhousie LRT Station NB take?
About 15 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
18 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 97 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 27 trips in one direction, running from Crowfoot LRT Station between 06:07 and 23:17.
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).