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.
Beyond downtown
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International business
Brief
Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.
Service
Calgary Transit Route 300 BRT Airport / City Centre
Mode
bus
Freq
23-30m
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.
Regional coaches
Brief
Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.
Service
Red Arrow Calgary Airport–Downtown Coach
Mode
coach
Freq
240-480m
Note
Intercity-style coach that runs limited daily trips from YYC to a downtown Calgary stop around 5 Ave SW, mainly for pre-booked passengers. Offers a comfortable, reserved-seat alternative to taxis and transit but with far less frequent service than Route 300.
What locals actually do
Brief
Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.
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.
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FAQs
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01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Calgary stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.