City in Alberta, Canada
Getting around Calgary
How to get around Calgary
LRT (CTrain) and buses cover downtown and the suburbs; the core is walkable and river paths are good for cycling. A car helps for the Rockies and suburbs.
Ways to get around Calgary
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CTrain LRT and buses | About C$3.70–3.90 | Tap contactless or Calgary Transit app; free in downtown core |
| River pathways | Free | Walk or cycle the Bow and Elbow rivers; very popular in summer |
| ROAM or Banff Airporter | About C$70–90 | Coach from airport to Banff, 1 h 45 min |
Ride-hailing apps in Calgary
A 5 km ride costs about C$13–22 ($9.1–15.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Main app; reliable pickups and upfront fares |
| Lyft | Smaller fleet; sometimes quicker at peak times |
- Taxis take cards and fixed airport rates; Uber is usually cheaper. Surge pricing hits after Stampede and Flames games.
Arriving in Calgary
Calgary International (YYC)
Route 300 bus to downtown about C$11, 40 min; taxi flat rate about C$50–60; Uber about C$35–50.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visits (limits vary by province); carry an IDP if yours isn't in English or French.
- Onward travel in Canada: Distances are huge, so fly between regions. VIA Rail links Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto; intercity buses are limited outside Ontario and Quebec. Rent a car for parks.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Calgary?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Calgary?
LRT (CTrain) and buses cover downtown and the suburbs; the core is walkable and river paths are good for cycling. A car helps for the Rockies and suburbs.
How do I get from the airport to Calgary?
Route 300 bus to downtown about C$11, 40 min; taxi flat rate about C$50–60; Uber about C$35–50.
Is Calgary walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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