Transfer to/from - Calgary airport (YYC)

Calgary Airport boasts a comprehensive ground transportation network linking the terminal directly to Downtown Calgary, residential neighborhoods, and the world-renowned Canadian Rocky Mountain parks, including Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper.

Public Buses

Calgary Transit provides regular public bus services departing from curbside pillars 7 (Domestic Terminal) and 32 (International Terminal). Tickets can be purchased at vending machines next to doors 2 and 15, or inside the 7-Eleven store (Door 11, Arrivals):

• Route 300 BRT (Bus Rapid Transit): Direct express route between the airport and Downtown Calgary via Centre Street. Boarding at the airport requires the Airport Boarding Pass ($11.25 CAD), which includes unlimited travel across Calgary's bus and CTrain LRT network for the remainder of the day.
• Route 100: Direct connection between the airport and Saddletowne station on the CTrain Blue Line.
• Routes 32 and 57: Connect the terminal with northern and northeastern districts (Huntington Hills, Sunridge, and McCall Way).

Rocky Mountain Shuttles and Regional Coaches

Given Calgary's role as the gateway to the Rockies, regular coaches and private shuttles operate directly from the airport ground transportation bays:

• Banff and Lake Louise: Frequent daily shuttle services operated by Brewster Express and Banff Airporter.
• Canmore and Kananaskis: Scheduled transfers available via advance booking with regional shuttle providers.
• Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge: Intercity motorcoach connections operated by Red Arrow and Ebus.

Hotel Courtesy Shuttles

Numerous hotels near the airport provide complimentary shuttle service for their guests. Pick-up bays are located across the arrivals roadway, at the pillars outside Doors 4 and 16.

Rideshare Apps

Uber and Lyft are authorized to pick up and drop off passengers at YYC. Designated pick-up bays are marked at the following doors:

• Domestic Terminal: Door 3 (Arrivals Level) and Door 5 (Departures Level).
• International Terminal: Door 12 (Arrivals Level) and Door 11 (Departures Level).
• Transborder flights (Concourse E): Door 15 (Arrivals Level).

In addition, peer-to-peer car sharing through Turo is permitted for vehicle delivery and drop-off exclusively within the airport's public parking garages.

Taxis and Limousines

Metered and flat-rate taxi services operate 24 hours a day from taxi stands situated outside Doors 1, 9, and 15 on the Arrivals level. The officially licensed taxi operators are Associated Cab and Checker Cabs. Travel time to downtown Calgary is approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Regulated zonal flat rates apply from the airport to city quadrants, plus a mandatory airport departure fee.

For executive premium service, Allied Limousine provides luxury sedans and premium SUVs with pre-set flat rates, available curbside at Doors 2, 11, and 15.

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