“Single tickets also expire in seven days and people are having issues with that because you're potentially wasting money.” The seven-day expiry of single-use tickets is an issue many Calgarians have expressed concern with, but Calgary Transit says it's in place as a safeguard for customers.
A one-way fare to access Calgary Transit's bus and train network is C$3.15 for an adult, C$2.10 for a youth (age 6-17), and free for children under 6 (as of Jan 2015). A day pass, good for travel on the whole system for a full day, is C$9.50 for adults, C$6.75 for youths. The fare is a flat rate.
Tickets and monthly passes can be purchased at: Airdrie City Hall (400 Main Street, SE) Calgary Co-op (Airdrie Location, 2700 Main Street, SE)
How to Use Calgary Transit My Fare App
- Download My Fare for free from Google Play Store. Note that as of July 2, the app is still in the process of being approved by the App Store for iOS (Apple) devices;
- Install the app, and complete a one-time account setup (optional) using your myID account;
- Select “Buy Ticket” and choose your ticket type.
The first step you should take when you lose something on Calgary Transit
- Calgarians who have lost an item can report it missing online by filling out this form or call 311 or 403-268-1600.
- We recommend calling before you arrive to confirm your lost item.
Buying & Loading an R-cardYou first Senior and Discount cards are issued at the Transit Information Centre Downtown or the Transit Operations Centre.
Where can I purchase a new MyRide card? MyRide cards can be purchased at Transit Customer Service in Sorensen Station downtown.
Aside from purchasing tickets from our Customer Service Centre, you can also buy tickets at the following locations:
- City Hall. 222 3rd Avenue North.
- Circle Centre. 3310 8th Street East.
- 33rd Street. 1628 33rd Street West.
- Market Place at Attridge.
- Stonebridge.
- City Centre.
- University of Saskatchewan.
- Taylor Street.
UK issued contactless payment cards are accepted, just look out for the contactless symbol. If you're visiting London from overseas then you will need to check if your card will be accepted first.
Call (403) 262-1000 to find out if your local bus stop is accessible. Once you learn these steps to taking the bus and CTrain in Calgary, getting around is easy. Simply show up at the train station or bus stop, pay your fare (in the machine for CTrains, and to the driver for buses), and enjoy your ride!
Transit riders can buy a ticket through the app on their phone. The ticket gets added to your ticket wallet, which riders then scan using a device on the CTrain or on a bus to activate their fare.
Use a pass or ticket
- Tap the gear icon at the top left of the main screen.
- Under My Tickets, choose the pass or ticket you want to use.
- Tap Activate next to the pass.
- Activate the pass shortly before you board.
- When you board, display the activated pass to the driver using your phone. Tap Show:
The sliding scale has three price bands. For 2021 the prices are: $5.45, $38.15 and $54.50 per month dependent on how much a customer earns.
Some of the things Calgary is known for include:
- The Canadian Pacific Railway Headquarters.
- The Calgary Fire of 1886.
- The Calgary Stampede.
- Calgary Flames - NHL Hockey Team.
- Red Mile - Sea of Red Jerseys during the NHL playoffs of 2004.
- Hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics.
- Hosting the 2009 World Water Ski Championship.
You can apply online, by fax or mail at the following contact addresses: Online: calgary.ca. Fax: 403-268-2596. Regular mail: Fair Entry #8113, P.O. Box 2100 Stn M, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M5.
“We're going back to the future and we are piloting electric buses in this city starting in 2022,” said Ethan Askey, manager of Sustainability Strategy for Transportation at the City of Calgary. The buses will smaller than the ones used in Edmonton, which are 40 foot.
CTrain is a light rail rapid transit system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It began operation on May 25, 1981 and has expanded as the city has increased in population. The system is operated by Calgary Transit, as part of the Calgary municipal government's transportation department.
BRT is a fast, reliable bus service achieved through infrastructure improvements such as dedicated bus lanes and transit priority at traffic at signals. BRT is a cost effective approach to providing a high quality transit service at a fraction of the construction cost of LRT.
You can pay for your tickets using cash or a credit or debit card.
You can apply in person at one of our Customer Service Centres and at City Hall Cashiers. Photo ID is required (accepted examples are: Alberta Driver's Licence or Alberta Government Identification or Passport).
