Bus 153 in Calgary links EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE and EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE. The route is 17.2 km long with 30 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 31 minutes. On a weekday it runs 52 trips in one direction, and 24 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 153 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE → EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE |
| End → start | EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE → EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE |
| Route length | 17.2 km / 17.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 30 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 31 minutes |
| Trips per day | 52 on weekdays, 24 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–26 · midday 11–25 · weekend 37 |
| First / last trip from «EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE» | 05:13 / 23:20 |
| First / last trip from «EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE» | 05:46 / 23:52 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 153
Outbound: EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE → EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE
This direction has 30 stops and runs 17.2 km. The route passes SB Shawville LI @ Shawville WY SE, NB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake GA SE, EB New Brighton GA @ 52 ST SE, SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield GD SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB Shawville LI @ Shawville WY SE | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | NB Shawville BV @ Shawville GA SE | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | NB Shawville BV @ Shawville RD SE | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | NB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Meadows DR SE | 8.0 km | |
| 6 | NB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie DR SE | 8.2 km | |
| 7 | NB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKinley WY SE | 8.6 km | |
| 8 | NB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake WY SE | 8.9 km | |
| 9 | NB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake GA SE | 9.3 km | |
| 10 | EB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake WY SE | 9.8 km | |
| 11 | EB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount McKenzie DR SE | 10.0 km | |
| 12 | SB Inverness GA @ McKenzie Towne BV SE | 11.3 km | |
| 13 | EB Promenade WY @ Promenade PA SE | 11.6 km | |
| 14 | EB Mckenzie Towne LI @ Promenade WY SE | 12.0 km | |
| 15 | NB 52 ST SE @ McKenzie Towne LI | 12.4 km | |
| 16 | EB New Brighton GA @ 52 ST SE | 12.8 km | |
| 17 | SB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton MR SE | 13.1 km | |
| 18 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton GD SE | 13.4 km | |
| 19 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton CM SE | 13.8 km | |
| 20 | SB New Brighton WY@ New Brighton DR SE | 14.0 km | |
| 21 | SB Copperfield BV @ McIvor BV SE | 14.3 km | |
| 22 | SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield HT SE | 14.6 km | |
| 23 | SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield GD SE | 14.9 km | |
| 24 | EB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield LN SE | 15.2 km | |
| 25 | NB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield GV SE | 15.4 km | |
| 26 | EB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield MR SE | 15.6 km | |
| 27 | EB McIvor BV @ Copperstone GA SE | 16.1 km | |
| 28 | EB McIvor BV @ Copperstone ST SE | 16.4 km | |
| 29 | NB McIvor BV @ Copperfield BV SE | 16.8 km | |
| 30 | EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE | 17.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE → EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE
This direction has 30 stops and runs 17.8 km. The route passes EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond RD SE, WB Copperfield BV @ Copperstone RD SE, NB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton PA SE, WB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount McKenzie WY SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond RD SE | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond GA SE | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | SB Copperpond BV @ CopperpondCV SE | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | SB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond PA SE | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | SB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond LN SE | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | WB Copperstone DR @ Copperpond BV SE | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CL SE | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperstone RD SE | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperleaf PS SE | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperstone GV SE | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | WB McIvor BV @ Copperstone GA SE | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | NB New Brighton WY @ McIvor BV SE | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | WB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton PA SE | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | WB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton GD SE | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | NB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton PA SE | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | WB New Brighton GA @ New Brighton DR SE | 5.6 km | |
| 18 | SB 52 ST SE @ McKenzie Towne BV | 5.9 km | |
| 19 | SB 52 St @ Mckenzie Towne Li SE | 6.2 km | |
| 20 | WB Promenade WY @ E.Leg Promenade PA SE | 6.8 km | |
| 21 | NB Inverness GA @ Promenade WY SE | 7.1 km | |
| 22 | WB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount McKenzie DR SE | 8.7 km | |
| 23 | WB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount McKenzie WY SE | 9.0 km | |
| 24 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park CI SE | 9.5 km | |
| 25 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Lake WY SE | 9.9 km | |
| 26 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount Sparrowhawk LD SE | 10.2 km | |
| 27 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mountain Park DR SE | 10.6 km | |
| 28 | SB McKenzie Lake BV @ McKenzie Meadows DR SE | 10.8 km | |
| 29 | SB Shawville WY @ 162 AV SE | 17.5 km | |
| 30 | EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE | 17.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 52 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 24 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE» | 05:13 — 23:20 | 07:46 — 21:50 |
| From «EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE» | 05:46 — 23:52 | 08:19 — 22:22 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–26 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 11–25 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–37; on weekends every 37 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 153 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE the first is at 05:13 and the last at 23:20. From EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE they are 05:46 and 23:52.
How long does the trip from EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE to EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE take?
About 31 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
30 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 153 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 24 trips in one direction, running from EB Shawville WY @ W. of Shawville LI SE between 07:46 and 21:50.
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).