Bus 851 in Calgary links EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW and SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE. The route is 11.9 km long with 18 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 33 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 851 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW → SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE |
| End → start | SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE → EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW |
| Route length | 11.9 km / 11.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 18 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 33 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW» | 15:30 / 15:30 |
| First / last trip from «SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE» | 08:18 / 08:18 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 851
Outbound: EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW → SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE
This direction has 18 stops and runs 11.9 km. The route passes Chinook LRT Station EB, WB 66 AV @ Lynnbrook GA SE, EB 62 AV SE @ 18A ST SE, SB 20A ST SE @ 66 AV SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Chinook LRT Station EB | 1.6 km | |
| 3 | NB 18 ST SE @ S. of 76 AV SE | 7.4 km | |
| 4 | NB 18 ST SE @ LYTTON CR | 7.9 km | |
| 5 | NB 18 ST SE @ 69 AV SE | 8.2 km | |
| 6 | WB 66 AV @ Lynnbrook GA SE | 8.7 km | |
| 7 | NB Lynnview RD @ Lynnview WY SE | 9.0 km | |
| 8 | EB 62 AV @ Lynnview RD SE | 9.3 km | |
| 9 | EB 62 AV SE @ 17A ST SE | 9.5 km | |
| 10 | EB 62 AV SE @ 18A ST SE | 9.7 km | |
| 11 | SB 19 ST SE @ 62 AV SE | 9.8 km | |
| 12 | SB 19 ST SE @ 64 AV SE | 10.0 km | |
| 13 | EB 66 AV SE @ 19 ST SE | 10.3 km | |
| 14 | SB 20A ST SE @ 66 AV SE | 10.5 km | |
| 15 | SB 20A ST SE @ Lynndale RD | 10.7 km | |
| 16 | SB 20A ST SE @ 74 AV SE | 11.3 km | |
| 17 | WB 76 AV SE @ 20A ST SE | 11.5 km | |
| 18 | SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE | 11.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE → EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW
This direction has 20 stops and runs 11.8 km. The route passes NB 18 ST SE @ LYTTON CR, EB 62 AV @ Lynnview RD SE, SB 19 ST SE @ 64 AV SE, SB 20A ST SE @ Lynndale RD. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NB 18 ST SE @ S. of 76 AV SE | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB 18 ST SE @ LYTTON CR | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | NB 18 ST SE @ 69 AV SE | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | WB 66 AV @ Lynnbrook GA SE | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | NB Lynnview RD @ Lynnview WY SE | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | EB 62 AV @ Lynnview RD SE | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | EB 62 AV SE @ 17A ST SE | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | EB 62 AV SE @ 18A ST SE | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | SB 19 ST SE @ 62 AV SE | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | SB 19 ST SE @ 64 AV SE | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | EB 66 AV SE @ 19 ST SE | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | SB 20A ST SE @ 66 AV SE | 3.1 km | |
| 13 | SB 20A ST SE @ Lynndale RD | 3.3 km | |
| 14 | SB 20A ST SE @ Lynndale RD | 3.6 km | |
| 15 | SB 20A ST SE @ 74 AV SE | 3.9 km | |
| 16 | WB 76 AV SE @ 20A ST SE | 4.1 km | |
| 17 | SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE | 4.5 km | |
| 18 | SB 18 ST SE @ S. of 76 AV SE | 4.7 km | |
| 19 | Chinook LRT Station EB | 9.5 km | |
| 20 | EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW | 11.8 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 «EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW» | 15:30 — 15:30 | — — — |
| From «SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE» | 08:18 — 08:18 | — — — |
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 851 cost?
4.00 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW the first is at 15:30 and the last at 15:30. From SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE they are 08:18 and 08:18.
How long does the trip from EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW to SB 18 ST SE @ 76 AV SE take?
About 33 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
18 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 851 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).