Bus 796 in Calgary links NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW and WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW. The route is 7.5 km long with 3 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 18 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 796 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW → WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW |
| End → start | WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW → NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW |
| Route length | 7.5 km / 6.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 3 / 19 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 18 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW» | 15:40 / 15:40 |
| First / last trip from «WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW» | 08:21 / 08:21 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 796
Outbound: NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW → WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW
This direction has 3 stops and runs 7.5 km. The route passes Edgebrook RI NW Terminal. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Edgebrook RI NW Terminal | 4.0 km | |
| 3 | WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW | 7.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW → NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW
This direction has 19 stops and runs 6.7 km. The route passes WB Edgebrook RI @ Edgebrook CI NW, SB Edenwold DR @ Edgemont BV NW, NB Edenwold DR @ Edforth CR NW, WB Edgedale DR @ Edgemont BV NW. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgebrook RI NW Terminal | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | WB Edgebrook RI @ Edgebrook CI NW | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | SB Edgebrook RI @ Edgevalley WY NW | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | WB Edgebrook DR @ Edgebrook RD NW | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | SB Edgebrook DR@ Edgebank CI NW | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | SB Edenwold DR @ Edgemont BV NW | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | SB Edenwold DR @ Edcath RI NW | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | WB Edenwold DR @ Edcath RI NW | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | NB Edenwold DR @ Edenstone RD NW | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | NB Edenwold DR @ Edforth CR NW | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | SB Edgemont BV @ Edgepark BV NW | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | SB Edgemont BV @ Edgehill DR NW | 4.5 km | |
| 14 | WB Edgedale DR @ Edgemont BV NW | 4.9 km | |
| 15 | NB Edgedale DR @ Edegehill DR NW | 5.1 km | |
| 16 | NB Edgedale DR @ Edgehill DR NW | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | NB Edgedale DR @ Edgeland RD NW | 5.9 km | |
| 18 | NB Edgepark BV @ Edgebyne CR NW | 6.2 km | |
| 19 | NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW | 6.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Calgary Transit, the route runs 1 trip in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW» | 15:40 — 15:40 | — — — |
| From «WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW» | 08:21 — 08:21 | — — — |
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 796 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW the first is at 15:40 and the last at 15:40. From WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW they are 08:21 and 08:21.
How long does the trip from NB Edgepark BV @ Edgepark RI NW to WB Edgemont BV @ Edgevalley DR NW take?
About 18 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
3 outbound and 19 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 796 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).