Bus 500 in Calgary links WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW and YYC Airport Domestic Terminal. The route is 19.6 km long with 19 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 55 minutes. On a weekday it runs 53 trips in one direction, and 39 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 500 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW → YYC Airport Domestic Terminal |
| End → start | YYC Airport Domestic Terminal → WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW |
| Route length | 19.6 km / 17.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 19 / 15 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 55 minutes |
| Trips per day | 53 on weekdays, 39 on weekends one way (49 on weekdays → WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW) |
| Frequency | peak 24–27 · midday 25–26 · weekend 33–34 |
| First / last trip from «WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW» | 00:20 / 23:57 |
| First / last trip from «YYC Airport Domestic Terminal» | 00:11 / 23:47 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 500
Outbound: WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW → YYC Airport Domestic Terminal
This direction has 19 stops and runs 19.6 km. The route passes SB 5 ST SW @ 5 AV SW, NB Macleod TR @ 7 AVE SE, 28th Avenue N Station (NB), 78th Avenue N Station (NB). Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB 5 ST SW @ 5 AV SW | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | SB 5 ST SW @ 7 AV SW | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | EB 9 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | EB 9 AV S @ Centre ST S | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | NB Macleod TR @ 7 AVE SE | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | WB 4 AV SE @ 1 ST SE | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | NB Centre ST S @ 4 AV S | 3.0 km | |
| 9 | NB Centre ST N @ 17 AV N | 5.0 km | |
| 10 | 28th Avenue N Station (NB) | 6.1 km | |
| 11 | 40th Avenue N Station (NB) | 7.3 km | |
| 12 | 56th Avenue N Station (NB) | 8.9 km | |
| 13 | 64th Avenue N Station (NB) | 9.8 km | |
| 14 | 78th Avenue N Station (NB) | 11.3 km | |
| 15 | Beddington Towne Centre Station (NB) | 11.6 km | |
| 16 | EB 96 AV NE @ Harvest Hills BV | 13.5 km | |
| 17 | EB 96 AV NE@ Harvest Rose PA | 14.0 km | |
| 18 | EB 96 AV NE@ Harvest Hills LI | 14.6 km | |
| 19 | YYC Airport Domestic Terminal | 19.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: YYC Airport Domestic Terminal → WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW
This direction has 15 stops and runs 17.7 km. The route passes YYC Airport International Terminal, WB 96 AV NE@ Harvest Rose PA, 78th Avenue N Station (SB), 40th Avenue N Station (SB). Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YYC Airport Domestic Terminal | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | YYC Airport International Terminal | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | NB Barlow TR @ Airport RD NE | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | WB 96 AV NE @ Harvest Hills LI | 5.7 km | |
| 5 | WB 96 AV NE@ Harvest Rose PA | 6.3 km | |
| 6 | SB Harvest Hills BV @ 96 AV NE | 6.8 km | |
| 7 | Beddington Towne Centre Station (SB) | 8.6 km | |
| 8 | 78th Avenue N Station (SB) | 9.0 km | |
| 9 | 64th Avenue N Station (SB) | 10.6 km | |
| 10 | 56th Avenue N Station (SB) | 11.4 km | |
| 11 | 40th Avenue N Station (SB) | 13.0 km | |
| 12 | 28th Avenue N Station (SB) | 14.2 km | |
| 13 | SB Centre ST N @ 16 AV N | 15.4 km | |
| 14 | SB Centre St S @ 4 Ave SW | 17.3 km | |
| 15 | WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW | 17.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 53 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 39 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW» | 00:20 — 23:57 | 00:31 — 23:59 |
| From «YYC Airport Domestic Terminal» | 00:11 — 23:47 | 00:28 — 23:56 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 24–27 minutes, most often every 26; midday every 25–26 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 22–28; on weekends every 33–34 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 500 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW the first is at 00:20 and the last at 23:57. From YYC Airport Domestic Terminal they are 00:11 and 23:47.
How long does the trip from WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal take?
About 55 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
19 outbound and 15 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 500 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 39 trips in one direction, running from WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW between 00:31 and 23:59.
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).