Bus 717 in Calgary links EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE and WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE. The route is 19.3 km long with 26 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 717 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE |
| End → start | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE |
| Route length | 19.3 km / 20.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 26 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE» | 08:05 / 08:05 |
| 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 717
Outbound: EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE
This direction has 26 stops and runs 19.3 km. The route passes EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond RD SE, SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CL SE, WB Copperfield BV @ W. of Copperfield CR 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 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 | SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield MR SE | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CR SE | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | WB Copperfield BV @ W. of Copperfield CR SE | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | NB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CL SE | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | NB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield HT SE | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | NB 52 ST SE @ McIvor BV | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | NB 52 ST SE @ McKenzie Towne LI | 6.1 km | |
| 19 | NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton GA | 6.5 km | |
| 20 | NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton DR | 7.3 km | |
| 21 | WB 130 AV SE @ 52 ST SE | 8.0 km | |
| 22 | WB 130 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 8.3 km | |
| 23 | WB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 8.5 km | |
| 24 | WB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 8.5 km | |
| 25 | WB 130 AV SE @ 46 ST SE | 8.7 km | |
| 26 | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE | 19.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE
This direction has 24 stops and runs 20.2 km. The route passes EB 130 AV SE @ 46 ST SE, EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond GA SE, SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CL SE, WB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CR 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 130 AV SE @ 46 ST SE | 9.8 km | |
| 3 | EB 130 AV SE @ 48 ST SE | 10.0 km | |
| 4 | EB 130 AV SE @ 50 ST SE | 10.2 km | |
| 5 | EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE | 12.8 km | |
| 6 | EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond RD SE | 13.0 km | |
| 7 | EB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond GA SE | 13.5 km | |
| 8 | SB Copperpond BV @ CopperpondCV SE | 13.9 km | |
| 9 | SB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond PA SE | 14.0 km | |
| 10 | SB Copperpond BV @ Copperpond LN SE | 14.4 km | |
| 11 | WB Copperstone DR @ Copperpond BV SE | 14.7 km | |
| 12 | SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CL SE | 15.2 km | |
| 13 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperstone RD SE | 15.5 km | |
| 14 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperleaf PS SE | 15.7 km | |
| 15 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperstone GV SE | 16.0 km | |
| 16 | SB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield MR SE | 16.6 km | |
| 17 | WB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CR SE | 16.8 km | |
| 18 | WB Copperfield BV @ W. of Copperfield CR SE | 17.0 km | |
| 19 | NB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield CL SE | 17.3 km | |
| 20 | NB Copperfield BV @ Copperfield HT SE | 17.6 km | |
| 21 | NB 52 ST SE @ McIvor BV | 18.6 km | |
| 22 | NB 52 ST SE @ McKenzie Towne LI | 18.9 km | |
| 23 | NB 52 ST SE @ Prestwick AV | 19.7 km | |
| 24 | NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton DR | 20.2 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 Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE» | 08:05 — 08:05 | — — — |
| From «WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE» | 15:40 — 15:40 | — — — |
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 717 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE the first is at 08:05 and the last at 08:05. From WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE they are 15:40 and 15:40.
How long does the trip from EB Copperpond BV @ McIvor BV SE to WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
26 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 717 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).