Route 100 links YYC to McKnight-Westwinds in under 25 minutes
Bus 100 runs between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and McKnight-Westwinds CTrain station in about 20–25 minutes, giving you a direct link into the city’s Blue Line. It stops outside the airport’s Domestic and International terminals at bus bay 32 on the Arrivals level, so you don’t deal with a shuttle or long walk.
The route usually runs from around 04:30 until after midnight, but check the exact span for Route 100 on the day you fly. Midday you often see buses every 20–30 minutes; late evenings and early mornings can stretch closer to 30–40 minutes between departures. Build a 15-minute buffer if you’re aiming for a specific CTrain connection at McKnight-Westwinds.
Standard adult fare on Calgary Transit is a single ticket good for 90 minutes across buses and CTrain; that same fare works on Route 100 from YYC to downtown via the Blue Line. As of recent schedules, you can buy a single-use ticket or a day pass from airport ticket machines near Door 15, or pay with contactless credit card directly on the bus. Keep the paper transfer or watch the 90‑minute window if you’re changing at McKnight-Westwinds.
At YYC, Route 100 boards at bus bay 32 near the International Terminal Arrivals doors 15–16; look for signs marked “Calgary Transit” and “Route 100 – McKnight-Westwinds.” The bus has front-door boarding and space for several suitcases, but it’s still a standard city bus, not a dedicated airport coach. If you’re rolling a large checked bag plus a carry-on, aim for the rear luggage area opposite the back door.
From McKnight-Westwinds, Route 100 is timed to meet Blue Line trains that run toward downtown every 10–15 minutes in the daytime and about every 15–20 minutes late at night. You ride roughly 10 stations to reach City Hall station, which usually takes another 20–25 minutes. In total, allow 45–60 minutes from airport curb to the core if your bus and train line up smoothly.
Practical tip: If your flight lands after 23:00, check the last Route 100 and last Blue Line departure from McKnight-Westwinds before committing; a $3–4 transit ticket beats a $40+ cab only if both legs are still running.