Question re. transportation from airport - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Save Us Sutter · 07-25-2008, 07:04 PM

So I am flying into Calgary on Monday, arriving at 10am. From there I have to take a bus up to Pink Mountain, BC where I am working for a few months before settling back in cowtown before I miss too many home games. As a side question, anyone been up there? What's it like?

My main question is this. I have to get to the Greyhound station down on 14th/Bow Trail to catch the bus. Is there a cheaper option than a cab? I won't have too much luggage and time isn't really a factor as the bus doesn't leave until 8pm. Is there a shuttle or something? Does the bus run up to the airport? I absolutely detest the layout and functionality of calgarytransit.com and am trying to avoid it at all costs.

Thanks!

Boblobla · 07-25-2008, 07:08 PM

Towncars will take you almost anywhere in the city for 40bucks I think. Probably about the same as a cab.

getbak · 07-25-2008, 07:11 PM

There is Airport Shuttle Express (I think that's their name), which has a booth right outside the Canada Customs arrivals exit/meeting area (which is just down from the domestic arrivals) by all the rental car counters.

One time I used them to get from the airport to my place and we swung by the Greyhound station to drop a couple of people off, so they will do that.

For shuttles from the airport, you don't need to pre-book, just walk up to the counter, and they'll put you on the next available shuttle.

RougeUnderoos · 07-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Ugh. A bus from the airport, what a nightmare. Take a cab to the bus station or at least to the nearest train station, which is probably McKnight/Westwinds, then take a ride on the Ankle Express to the bus station, which shouldn't be far from the train..

I don't even know what a towncar is, but I wouldn't think a cab ride from the airport to the Greyhound station would be 40 bucks, especially at 10:30 in the morning.

STeeLy · 07-25-2008, 07:23 PM

Unless the Cabs have a set rate of going downtown from the Airport (I have no idea) I think its over $40... From the airport to my house is already nearly $20 and I live in Panorama.

I agree with the Shuttle Express, its probably your best option.

onetwo_threefour · 07-25-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos

Ugh. A bus from the airport, what a nightmare. Take a cab to the bus station or at least to the nearest train station, which is probably McKnight/Westwinds, then take a ride on the Ankle Express to the bus station, which shouldn't be far from the train..

I don't even know what a towncar is, but I wouldn't think a cab ride from the airport to the Greyhound station would be 40 bucks, especially at 10:30 in the morning.

Ugh, Calgary has the least pedestrian friendly greyhound terminal of all time. I'd guess it's about 1.5 km from the nearest c-train station and all the sidewalks end about 1/2 km away from the teminal unless you happen to approach it on ninth avenue/bow trail which involves taking your life IH your hands.

Save Us Sutter · 07-25-2008, 09:08 PM

Yeah I didn't think it was close to a train. Was really hoping to just be able to take a bus.

Thanks for all the info though guys, much appreciated.

Fobby · 07-25-2008, 09:11 PM

Bus 57 goes to the airport and the whitehorn Ctrain station. From there you can take the Ctrain to downtown.

It will cost you 2.50

Save Us Sutter · 07-25-2008, 09:22 PM

2.50? It was two bucks last November wasn't it? Inflation is lame.

So take a bus to the train, then the train downtown, then a cab to the bus station? Hah, I forgot how easy it was to get around that fair city. That shuttle is lookin' pretty good.

Fobby · 07-25-2008, 09:40 PM

The shuttle is around 32 bucks per person.

You can train it all the way to 10th st station. from 10th st station, it's a 6 block walk.

Clarkey · 07-25-2008, 09:57 PM

What's the story behind that kid getting the fire kicked out on his groin?

chid · 07-25-2008, 10:05 PM

Yeah I would take a bus to the LRT and then take a cab to the Greyhound from the last stop downtown -- because as was alraedy mentioned its damn near impossible to get to by foot from downtown, its such an odd location.

Save Us Sutter · 07-25-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fobby

The shuttle is around 32 bucks per person.

You can train it all the way to 10th st station. from 10th st station, it's a 6 block walk.

That actually doesn't sound too bad. Thanks!

FTR, Calgarytransit.com had this for my number one choice

A one hour trip. Trip planner plans isn't

Save Us Sutter · 07-25-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fobby

The shuttle is around 32 bucks per person.

You can train it all the way to 10th st station. from 10th st station, it's a 6 block walk.

It doesn't sound too bad when put that way. Thanks!

Fobby · 07-26-2008, 08:47 AM

as you get off the train station on 10th, i would walk towards 9th ave. There's an overpass when you walk past the millennium park that will lead you right into the bus depot.

Good luck.

BuzzardsWife · 07-26-2008, 09:17 AM

Is there anyone here that can give the guy a ride for 20 bucks?

Save Us Sutter · 07-26-2008, 09:34 AM

Haha, thanks buzzard but I think we've all been heavily trained to not offer rides to strangers.... especially INTERNET strangers!

Fobby has given me everything thing I need to get there without too much trouble. Really that's all a guy can ask for!

STeeLy · 07-26-2008, 09:36 AM

I would offer a ride for free if I wasn't working.

Frequitude · 07-26-2008, 06:04 PM

http://www.greyhound.ca/en/products_..._shuttle.shtml

There's a shuttle between the airport and the bus depot. It's $13.

getbak · 07-26-2008, 06:23 PM

Weird, according to their website:

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Airporter Shuttle Express no longer provides airport scheduled bus service between the Calgary Airport and the downtown hotels. Currently, we no longer provide residential 'ride-shared' service for the individual traveler between your home and the airport....only for groups.

Airport Shuttle Express has been operating since 1998 being Calgary's first ride-share; service. Unfortunately, Calgary economic climate was such that we had to cancel the ride-share as well as the downtown service for lack steady employees and concentrate our business on our charter market.

Strange that a strong economy forces a business out of business, but I guess it can happen. When I went to Europe last year, I was going to use the Airport Shuttle but their cost was only marginally cheaper than a taxi, so I just took a taxi.

It looks like Sun Dog Tours now offers the shuttle to the Greyhound terminal: http://news.cheapflights.com/airline...ys-new-ai.html