Bus 853 in Calgary links EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW and WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE. The route is 11.5 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from Calgary Transit puts the full trip at about 34 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 853 |
| City | Calgary |
| Transit authority | Calgary Transit |
| Start → end | EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW → WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE |
| End → start | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE → EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW |
| Route length | 11.5 km / 12.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 34 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 «WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE» | 08:20 / 08:20 |
| Fare | 4.00 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 853
Outbound: EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW → WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE
This direction has 20 stops and runs 11.5 km. The route passes Riverbend Station (SB), SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside WY SE, EB Rivervalley DR @ Riverview PA SE, EB 21 ST @ River Rock CR 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 | Riverbend Station (SB) | 6.2 km | |
| 3 | NB Riverbend DR @ Riverbend GA SE | 6.5 km | |
| 4 | NB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch CR SE | 6.7 km | |
| 5 | WB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch RD SE | 7.2 km | |
| 6 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside WY SE | 7.4 km | |
| 7 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CI SE | 7.6 km | |
| 8 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CL SE | 7.8 km | |
| 9 | EB Riverbend DR @ Riverview DR SE | 8.1 km | |
| 10 | EB Rivervalley DR @ Riverview PA SE | 8.4 km | |
| 11 | EB Rivervalley DR @ 18 ST SE | 8.6 km | |
| 12 | SB 18 ST @ Rivervalley DR SE | 8.7 km | |
| 13 | SB 18 ST SE @ Riverview CL | 9.0 km | |
| 14 | EB 21 ST @ River Rock CR SE | 9.5 km | |
| 15 | NB 21 ST @ River Rock RD SE | 9.8 km | |
| 16 | NB 21 ST @ River Rock CI SE | 10.1 km | |
| 17 | EB Riverglen DR @ 21 ST SE | 10.4 km | |
| 18 | NB Riverglen DR @ Riverstone CR SE | 10.7 km | |
| 19 | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercroft CL SE | 11.2 km | |
| 20 | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE | 11.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE → EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW
This direction has 20 stops and runs 12.3 km. The route passes NB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch CR SE, SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CL SE, SB 18 ST @ Rivervalley DR SE, NB 21 ST @ River Rock CI SE. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbend Station (SB) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | NB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch CR SE | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | WB Riverbend DR @ Riverbirch RD SE | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside WY SE | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CI SE | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | SB Riverbend DR @ Riverside CL SE | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | EB Riverbend DR @ Riverview DR SE | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | EB Rivervalley DR @ Riverview PA SE | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | EB Rivervalley DR @ 18 ST SE | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | SB 18 ST @ Rivervalley DR SE | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | SB 18 ST SE @ Riverview CL | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | EB 21 ST @ River Rock CR SE | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | NB 21 ST @ River Rock RD SE | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | NB 21 ST @ River Rock CI SE | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | EB Riverglen DR @ 21 ST SE | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | NB Riverglen DR @ Riverstone CR SE | 4.5 km | |
| 17 | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercroft CL SE | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE | 5.3 km | |
| 19 | Riverbend Station (NB) | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW | 12.3 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 «WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE» | 08:20 — 08:20 | — — — |
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 853 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 WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE they are 08:20 and 08:20.
How long does the trip from EB 69 AV SW @ 7 ST SW to WB Riverglen DR @ Rivercrest DR SE take?
About 34 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 853 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).