Bus 156 in Calgary links EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW and 69 Street West LRT Station. The route is 4.6 km long with 10 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 14 minutes. On a weekday it runs 35 trips in one direction, and 27 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 156 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW → 69 Street West LRT Station |
| End → start | 69 Street West LRT Station → EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW |
| Route length | 4.6 km / 4.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 10 / 16 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 14 minutes |
| Trips per day | 35 on weekdays, 27 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 29–37 · midday 29–37 · weekend 33 |
| First / last trip from «EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW» | 05:16 / 23:25 |
| First / last trip from «69 Street West LRT Station» | 05:04 / 23:13 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 156
Outbound: EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW → 69 Street West LRT Station
This direction has 10 stops and runs 4.6 km. The route passes SB Aspen Stone BV @ 17 AV SW, SB Cortina DR @ Cortina WY SW, EB Val Gardena BV @ St Moritz DR SW, EB 17 AV SW @ Aspen Summit DR. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB Aspen Stone BV @ 17 AV SW | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | SB Cortina DR @ Tremblant WY SW | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | SB Cortina DR @ Cortina WY SW | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | EB St Moritz DR @ Val Gardena PL SW | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | EB Val Gardena BV @ St Moritz DR SW | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | EB 17 AV SW @ 85 ST SW | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | EB 17 AV SW @ Aspen Summit DR | 3.2 km | |
| 9 | EB 17 AV SW @ 73 ST SW | 3.8 km | |
| 10 | 69 Street West LRT Station | 4.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: 69 Street West LRT Station → EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW
This direction has 16 stops and runs 4.8 km. The route passes WB 17 AV SW @ 69 ST SW, WB 17 AV SW @ Aspen Summit DR, EB Aspen Stone BV @ Aspen Stone RD SW, WB 14 AV SW @ 85 ST SW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 Street West LRT Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB 17 AV SW @ 69 ST SW | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | WB 17 AV SW @ 73 ST SW | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | WB 17 AV SW @ 77 ST SW | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | WB 17 AV SW @ Aspen Summit DR | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | WB 17 AV SW @ 85 ST SW | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | NB Aspen Stone BV @ 17 AV SW | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | EB Aspen Stone BV @ Aspen Stone RD SW | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | NB 85 ST SW @ Aspen Glen LD | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | NB 85 ST SW @ Aspen Summit BV | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | WB 14 AV SW @ 85 ST SW | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | WB 14 AV SW @ Aspen Stone RD | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | WB 14 AV SW @ Ascot DR | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | SB 93 ST SW @ Aspen Hills WY | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | EB Aspen Hills DR @ Aspen Hills WY SW | 4.7 km | |
| 16 | EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW | 4.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 35 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 27 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW» | 05:16 — 23:25 | 07:49 — 22:07 |
| From «69 Street West LRT Station» | 05:04 — 23:13 | 07:37 — 21:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 29–37 minutes, most often every 33; midday every 29–37 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 33; on weekends every 33 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 156 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW the first is at 05:16 and the last at 23:25. From 69 Street West LRT Station they are 05:04 and 23:13.
How long does the trip from EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW to 69 Street West LRT Station take?
About 14 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
10 outbound and 16 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 156 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 27 trips in one direction, running from EB Aspen Hills DR N. of Aspen Stone BV SW between 07:49 and 22:07.
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).