Bus 849 in Calgary links SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE and EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD. The route is 18.2 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 50 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 849 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE → EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD |
| End → start | EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD → SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE |
| Route length | 18.2 km / 15.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 3 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 50 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE» | 08:00 / 08:00 |
| First / last trip from «EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD» | 15:30 / 15:30 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 849
Outbound: SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE → EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD
This direction has 23 stops and runs 18.2 km. The route passes SB 52 ST SE @ N. of Prestwick GA, NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Lorette CL SE, NB Douglasdale BV @ 130 AV SE, WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods DR SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB 52 ST SE @ N. of Prestwick GA | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | SB 52 ST SE @ Prestwick AV | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | WB McKenzie Towne BV @ 52 ST SE | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | WB McKenzie Towne BV @ McKenzie Towne AV SE | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ McKenzie Lake BV SE | 3.1 km | |
| 7 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Lorette CL SE | 3.5 km | |
| 8 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Allan CI SE | 3.7 km | |
| 9 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Apex GR SE | 4.0 km | |
| 10 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Aberdeen CI SE | 4.3 km | |
| 11 | NB Mount McKenzie DR @ Mount Aberdeen MR SE | 4.6 km | |
| 12 | NB Douglasdale BV @ 130 AV SE | 4.9 km | |
| 13 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Ridge CI SE | 5.1 km | |
| 14 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Ridge GR SE | 5.4 km | |
| 15 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods RD SE | 5.7 km | |
| 16 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods HL SE | 5.8 km | |
| 17 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods DR SE | 6.1 km | |
| 18 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglasview BV SE | 6.3 km | |
| 19 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods RI SE | 6.7 km | |
| 20 | WB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods WY SE | 7.0 km | |
| 21 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglas Woods Dr SE | 7.2 km | |
| 22 | NB Douglasdale BV @ Douglasbank DR SE | 7.4 km | |
| 23 | EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD | 18.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD → SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE
This direction has 3 stops and runs 15.9 km. The route passes SB Mount McKenzie DR @ 130 AV SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB Haddon Rd @ Hogarth Rd | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | SB Mount McKenzie DR @ 130 AV SE | 11.6 km | |
| 3 | NB 52 ST SE @ New Brighton DR | 15.9 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 «SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE» | 08:00 — 08:00 | — — — |
| From «EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD» | 15:30 — 15:30 | — — — |
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 849 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE the first is at 08:00 and the last at 08:00. From EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD they are 15:30 and 15:30.
How long does the trip from SB 52 ST SE @ 130 AV SE to EB 86 AV SW @ Haddon RD take?
About 50 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 849 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).