Bus 716 in Calgary links EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE and WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE. The route is 16.9 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 716 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE |
| End → start | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE |
| Route length | 16.9 km / 17.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 3 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 43 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 5 |
| First / last trip from «EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE» | 08:07 / 08:12 |
| First / last trip from «WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE» | 15:40 / 15:40 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 716
Outbound: EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE
This direction has 23 stops and runs 16.9 km. The route passes SB New Brighton DR @ S. of New Brighton DR SE, EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton CM SE, WB New Brighton DR @ BrightonCrest PT SE, NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton DR. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB New Brighton DR @ S. of New Brighton DR SE | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | SB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton LN SE | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | SB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton CI SE | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | SB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton MR SE | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton GD SE | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton CM SE | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton HT SE | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton PA SE | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | EB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton GV SE | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | NB New Brighton DR @ New Brighton AV SE | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | WB New Brighton DR @ BrightonCrest PT SE | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | WB New Brighton DR @ BrightonCrest TC SE | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | WB New Brighton DR @ BrightonCrest RI SE | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | WB New Brighton DR @ BrightonCrest MR SE | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | WB New Brighton DR @ W. of New Brighton DR SE | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton DR | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | WB 130 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | WB 130 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | WB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | WB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 6.1 km | |
| 22 | WB 130 AV SE @ 46 ST SE | 6.3 km | |
| 23 | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE | 16.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE
This direction has 3 stops and runs 17.1 km. The route passes EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB Fairmount DR @ 88 AV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE | 12.5 km | |
| 3 | WB New Brighton DR @ W. of New Brighton DR SE | 17.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 2 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE» | 08:07 — 08:12 | — — — |
| From «WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE» | 15:40 — 15:40 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5 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 716 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE the first is at 08:07 and the last at 08:12. From WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE they are 15:40 and 15:40.
How long does the trip from EB New Brighton DR @ 52 ST SE to WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE take?
About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 3 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 716 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).