Calgary International Airport to Calgary — Transport Guide 2026

Calgary (YYC) is 10 miles northeast of Downtown Calgary. Calgary Transit Route 100 bus CAD 3.70 to McKnight-Westwinds C-Train station + CAD 3.70 to Downtown = ~40-50 min. Taxi CAD 45-55. Uber $30-45.

YYC16 km to cityCADNorth America

Last updated: 2026-08

Cheapest
Route 100 + C-Train (CAD 3.70)
Fastest
Uber — 20-30 min to Downtown

Every transport option compared

Calgary Transit Route 100 + C-Train

bus · Best for: Cheapest to Downtown
Cost
CAD 3.70 (Route 100 + free C-Train transfer)
Time
40-55 min to Downtown
Frequency
Every 20-30 min · 05:00-24:00
Buy Downtown Direct ticket for CAD 11 direct bus alternative.

Calgary Transit Route 300 Downtown Direct

bus · Best for: Direct to Downtown + Convention Centre
Cost
CAD 11.60
Time
35-50 min direct
Frequency
Every 30-60 min · 05:00-23:00

Metered taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
CAD 45-55 to Downtown
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
CAD 30-45
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Rental car (on-site)

car rental · Best for: Banff + Rocky Mountains road trips
Cost
CAD 45-90/day
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Calgary (YYC)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Calgary International Airport from Calgary?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 16 km from Calgary city centre.
What is the cheapest way from YYC to Calgary?
Route 100 + C-Train (CAD 3.70)
What is the fastest way from YYC to Calgary?
Uber — 20-30 min to Downtown