Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Calgary International Airport

Calgary, Canada

Drop-off

Downtown Calgary (4 Ave SW / 2 St SW)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Calgary Transit Route 300 BRT Airport / City Centre

bus · 23-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Calgary Transit Route 300 BRT Airport / City Centre
Headway: 23-30
Backup: Calgary Transit Route 100 Airport / McKnight-Westwinds LRT · 20-30m

Note

Limited-stop BRT bus from YYC Domestic and International terminal stops to downtown along Centre Street, serving stops near City Hall and 4 Ave SW/2 St SW within easy walking distance of major hotels and offices. Operates from early morning until around 00:00–01:20 depending on day; tickets valid for transfers on CTrain and buses within 90 minutes.

Late arrivals

Calgary: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likecalgary airport busandyyc to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Calgary Transit Route 100 Airport / McKnight-Westwinds LRT
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Local bus from YYC to McKnight–Westwinds CTrain (Blue Line) and North Pointe terminal, where travellers can transfer to the CTrain for downtown. Useful when Route 300 headways are long or for connections in northeast Calgary rather than a direct downtown bus.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Calgary Transit Route 100 Airport / McKnight-Westwinds LRT
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Local bus from YYC to McKnight–Westwinds CTrain (Blue Line) and North Pointe terminal, where travellers can transfer to the CTrain for downtown. Useful when Route 300 headways are long or for connections in northeast Calgary rather than a direct downtown bus.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.