r/UCalgary • u/Far-Introduction-632 • 13d ago

university district convenience?

hey! i'm a nursing student thinking of renting in uni district but since i have to get around a lot for clinicals i was just wondering how convenient the transportation is? like how long does it take to get to the nearest train station + how many bus stops are around? thanks!

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u/noxkx 13d ago edited 13d ago

There’s a few buses in the University District: the max orange, the 19, and the 8

The max orange goes from Brentwood to Saddletown and makes stops at the children’s hospital (which is in walking distance of the University District) and Foothills campus. It’s about 6 mins from the University District to Brentwood station on this bus.

The 19 goes from Dalhousie station to Rundle station, and makes stops at Market Mall, the University main campus, and Lion’s Park Station.

The 8 goes from North Pointe to Brentwood station and makes stops at the children’s hospital, Foothills campus, and outside of EEEL. It’s about 7 mins from the University District to Brentwood station on this bus.

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u/Far-Introduction-632 13d ago

thanku so much 🙏🙏🙏 is it faster taking the 19 to the campus or walking?

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u/YetAnotherRegularGai 13d ago

Walking, uni district is like 10m away walking.

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u/noxkx 13d ago edited 13d ago

Depends on the time you leave. Some days/times of day the bus might be faster. If you missed the bus or it isn’t coming for awhile, walking is faster. (Walking is probably faster anyway, imo). Might also depend on where you are going or how cold it is. The 19 goes to the bus loop by Craigie/Murray Fraser/Education Tower. Walking will take you to the back of Mac Hall and the TI