Bus 718 in Calgary links NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE and WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE. The route is 14.6 km long with 24 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 718 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE |
| End → start | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE |
| Route length | 14.6 km / 15.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 24 / 3 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE» | 08:13 / 08:13 |
| 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 718
Outbound: NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE → WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE
This direction has 24 stops and runs 14.6 km. The route passes NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Lorette CL SE, NB Douglasdale BV @ 130 AV SE, WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods DR SE, NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods Dr SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Lorette CL SE | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Allan CI SE | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Apex GR SE | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Aberdeen CI SE | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Aberdeen MR SE | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | NB Douglasdale BV @ 130 AV SE | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Ridge CI SE | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Ridge GR SE | 2.3 km | |
| 10 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods RD SE | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods HL SE | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods DR SE | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | NB Douglas Woods DR @ Douglas Woods GV SE | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | WB Douglas Woods DR @ Douglas Woods HL SE | 3.5 km | |
| 15 | WB Douglas Woods DR @ Douglas Woods TC SE | 4.0 km | |
| 16 | SB Douglas Woods DR @ Douglas Woods PL SE | 4.3 km | |
| 17 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods Dr SE | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | WB Douglasbank DR @ Douglasdale BV SE | 4.9 km | |
| 19 | NB Douglasbank DR @ N. of Douglasbank CR SE | 5.1 km | |
| 20 | WB Douglasbank DR @ Douglasbank CR SE | 5.4 km | |
| 21 | Douglasbank WY Terminal SE | 5.7 km | |
| 22 | EB Douglasbank DR @ Douglasbank CR SE | 6.2 km | |
| 23 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglasbank DR SE | 6.7 km | |
| 24 | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE | 14.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE → NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE
This direction has 3 stops and runs 15.8 km. The route passes Douglasbank WY Terminal SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Douglasbank WY Terminal SE | 9.8 km | |
| 3 | EB McKenzie Lake BV @ Mount McKenzie DR SE | 15.8 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 «NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE» | 08:13 — 08:13 | — — — |
| 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 718 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE the first is at 08:13 and the last at 08:13. From WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE they are 15:40 and 15:40.
How long does the trip from NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE to WB 90 AV SE @ Fairmount DR SE take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
24 outbound and 3 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 718 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).