MAX offers a number of benefits including: more frequent service, fewer stops, dedicated bus lanes, signal priority, heated shelters, real-time information displays, plus more direct connections. It all adds up to more convenience, more comfort and more connections.

The bus destination sign will display MAX, the name of the route and the destinations; for example, MAX Purple to East Hills.

MAX fares are the same as taking a bus or CTrain today.

Yes, cities around the world have adopted bus services similar to MAX, and use them as an integral part of their overall transit and transportation plans.

With heated shelters, larger platforms, real-time displays and improved security features, MAX gets you there more comfortably.

Heated shelters: keep you warm on those frosty winter mornings.

Larger platforms: provide a more spacious waiting area.

Signs: look for the easy to identify MAX signs at platforms.

Lighting: improved lighting at MAX stations.

CCTV: Closed Circuit TV cameras keep a watchful eye at MAX Purple stations.

Clean: MAX stations are part of a continuous cleaning and maintenance program.

With signal-light priority and queue jumps to bypass traffic, plus fewer stops, MAX gets you to your destination before you know it.

Service: MAX operates seven days a week with buses running every 12–18 minutes during peak hours (6:30–9 a.m. & 3–6 p.m.), and every 20–30 minutes during off-peak hours.

Limited stops: MAX has fewer stops than regular bus service so you get to your destination faster.

Signal priority: modified traffic signals along the route provide an extended green signal when MAX is approaching.

Queue jumps: at many signalized intersections, MAX enters its own lane and receives an advanced green light to bypass traffic.

Real-time information displays: get up-to-the-minute information on when MAX will arrive at the station.

MAX Orange – Brentwood to Saddletowne
MAX Orange serves major destinations such as Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, SAIT, Peter Lougheed Centre and the Genesis Centre. MAX Orange also connects Brentwood and Saddletowne CTrain stations, so you won’t have to go downtown or transfer to cross the north side of the city.

MAX Teal – Douglas Glen to Westbrook
MAX Teal can take you to Mount Royal University, Rockyview General Hospital and the Douglas Glen Park 'n' Ride. MAX Teal will also connect Heritage and Westbrook CTrain stations, and the future Green line CTrain station at Douglas Glen.

MAX Purple – Downtown to East Hills
MAX Purple serves key destinations such as East Hills, Forest Lawn,International Avenue, Inglewood and Downtown.

MAX Yellow – Downtown to Woodbine
MAX Yellow serves southwest destinations including Mount Royal University, Rockyview Hospital, Heritage Park, Glenmore Landing and Southland Leisure Centre.