Calgary International Airport Shuttle: Route Options to Red Carpet Inn & Suites

The airport-to-hotel drive takes about 25 minutes by car. That time is a starting point for planning your arrival, but it does not establish how long a taxi or ride-share will take at your particular time of travel.

For a trip by bus, first check which airport route suits your destination in the city, then plan the onward leg. Calgary Transit operates airport bus services, but there is no direct LRT line to the terminal. You can review the local network in this guide to Calgary public transport, including CTrain and bus basics.

YYC identifies taxis and sedans among its ground-transport options and authorizes Uber and Lyft for airport ride-share pickups. For an app-booked ride, follow the airport’s designated pickup instructions rather than heading to an assumed taxi area.

Ride-app pickups are on the Arrivals level by Doors 3, 12 or 15. During peak times, pickups may also be at the Departures level by Doors 5 and 11.

The access fee is $5.10 plus GST for outbound terminal pickups and $4.60 plus GST for inbound airport-campus drop-offs. Ride Share XL adds $7.24 plus GST for pickup or drop-off, while Ride Share Green adds $4.00 plus GST for either.

Confirm taxi pickup details and fares with the airport or your taxi provider before setting off. For ride-share, check the app for the pickup point assigned to your trip.

Calgary Transit buses connect the airport with parts of the city, including on Route 100 and Route 500.

Route 100 runs to Saddletowne LRT Station and North Pointe Bus Terminal; Route 500 is an express service between downtown and YYC via Centre Street, with limited stops. Check the official site before you go, since route information and service can change.

YYC identifies two transit boarding locations: Domestic terminal Bays 7 and 8, and International terminal Bay 32. From the Domestic terminal, cross the roadway at Door 2 toward Pillar 7. From the International terminal, exit Arrivals through Door 15 and cross toward Pillar 32.

You can buy transit tickets at terminal vending machines with a debit card, credit card or cash. There is also a 7-Eleven on the Arrivals level near Door 11 where you can buy tickets in advance.

Choose between a direct car ride and a bus journey based on how you want to handle the trip after landing. A taxi or ride-share avoids a bus transfer, while Calgary Transit offers airport routes into the city but has no direct LRT service to the terminal.

If you plan to take the bus, identify your terminal’s boarding point and route before leaving the airport building. If you book Uber or Lyft, use the pickup doors assigned for your terminal and time of day.

YYC also gives pickup points for hotel courtesy shuttles across from the terminal: Bays 16 and 17 are reached via Door 4, and Bay 37 via Door 16. These are airport pickup instructions, not confirmation that the motel operates a shuttle.

For driving, the trip from YYC takes about 25 minutes by car. Confirm parking arrangements directly with the motel if you plan to bring a car.

Is there a direct LRT from Calgary International Airport?

No. Calgary Transit operates bus services between the airport and the city, but there is no direct LRT line to YYC.

Where do airport buses leave from?

Domestic terminal buses board at Bays 7 and 8, and International terminal buses board at Bay 32. Follow the airport’s directions from the relevant terminal doors to reach the stops.

Can you buy a Calgary Transit ticket at the airport?

Yes. Tickets are sold at terminal vending machines, which accept debit cards, credit cards and cash. You can also buy them at the Arrivals-level 7-Eleven near Door 11.

Which ride-share apps are authorized at YYC?

Uber and Lyft are the airport’s authorized ride-share operators. Pickups use designated terminal doors, which vary by level and can include different doors during peak times.