Everything you need to ride the TTC, GO trains and more—June – July 2026
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Quick-Start Snapshot
- Fares & payment: Tap a PRESTO card ($3.30 adult fare) or any contactless credit/debit at the reader on subways, streetcars, buses and GO trains. A two-hour transfer is built in, so one $3.30 tap lets you hop on/off within 120 min.
- Match-day shortcut to BMO Field: Union Station → 509 Harbourfront streetcar (12 min) or any GO Lakeshore West train one stop to Exhibition GO (8 min).
- 24-hour coverage: Subways run ~06:00-01:30 (08:00 Sun). The Blue Night Network of 34 overnight bus & streetcar routes keeps the city moving from 01:30-05:30 every day.
- Air-rail link: Pearson Airport ↔ Union Station in 25 min, every 15 min, CA $12.35 one-way (or $9.25 with PRESTO).
- One card, three cities: The same PRESTO tap works on TTC, GO, MiWay (Mississauga), York Region, Brampton and Durham buses—ideal for fans saving on hotels in the suburbs.
1. From the Airports
Pearson (YYZ)
UP Express: Trains leave Terminal 1 every 15 min, 05:25-01:00. Buy online or tap PRESTO. Luggage racks are onboard, Wi-Fi is free, and Union Station puts you under the same roof as TTC subway Line 1 and GO trains to Pearson Airport.
Taxis & rideshare: The airport quotes a flat CAD $50-70 to downtown, plus a CAD $15 surcharge for >4 passengers at Pearson Airport. Traffic on the Gardiner Expressway can double that 25-km ride at rush hour.
Billy Bishop (YTZ)
A free shuttle or short pedestrian tunnel drops you at Union Station’s doorstep. From there, follow the Union-to-stadium directions below.
2. TTC Basics
| Mode | Key routes for fans | Frequency | Notes |
| Subway | Line 1 (yellow), Line 2 (green) | 2-5 min peak | Trains every 6-8 min after 22:00; last trains ~01:30. |
| Streetcar | 509 Harbourfront, 511 Bathurst, 504, 501 | 6-10 min | All streetcars are low-floor & PRESTO-ready. |
| Bus | 29 Dufferin direct to BMO Field; airport Rocket 900 | 5-10 min peak | Remember to tap on and off suburban MiWay/YRT buses for the correct fare. |
Night owls: Between 01:30 and 05:30 the Blue Night routes—marked by a reflective blue band—run every 30 min or better, covering the same corridors as the subway grid TTC.
Fares & transfers: One PRESTO or contactless tap is CA $3.30 for adults and CA $2.35 for youth 13-19. You may board any combination of TTC vehicles within two hours at no extra charge. Cash is still accepted but costs slightly more and does not include a free transfer TTC.
3. Getting to BMO Field on Match-Day
- Streetcar from Union: Follow signs in the station to the 509 Harbourfront platform; ride six stops to Exhibition Loop (≈ 12 min).
- Streetcar from Bathurst Station: Take the 511 Bathurst southbound and stay on to Exhibition.
- 29 Dufferin bus: Good fallback from Line 2’s Dufferin Station; runs every 90 sec at match kickoff.
- GO Train: Any Lakeshore West train (eastbound from Port Credit/Oakville, westbound from Union) stops at Exhibition GO, a 3-min walk to Gate 1.
Bag reminder: The stadium accepts only clear bags ≤ 30 × 16 × 30 cm; larger or opaque backpacks will be denied.
4. Beyond Downtown—Suburban & Regional Options
Mississauga (MiWay)
- Adult PRESTO fare: CA $3.40; cash CA $4.25.
- Connections: Routes 21 & 26 link Square One (popular budget hotels) to Islington subway or Kipling GO, then Line 2 across town.
Brampton (Züm)
- Rapid orange-branded buses use Queen St. and Highway 407 expressways. All accept PRESTO.
York Region / Viva Blue & Purple
- Viva “rapidways” have dedicated lanes into north Toronto. Tap out when you exit.
Durham Region
- From pick-up in Oshawa or Pickering, you can ride GO Lakeshore East straight to Union, then switch to the 509.
5. Day-Trip Ideas by Train
6. Accessibility & Rider Comfort
- TTC elevators: 57 of 75 subway stations already accessible; key tourist stops (Union, St George, Bloor-Yonge, Kipling) have lifts.
- Wheel-Trans & Specialized GO coaches: Reserve 24 hr ahead for door-to-door pickup if mobility aids prevent regular boarding.
- Streetcars: Low-floor boarding at nearly every stop on the 509 and 511 lines.
- Visual/audio info: All vehicles announce next stop in English and French.
7. Handy Apps & Passes
| App | Why download it |
| TTC Official | Live streetcar location, elevator outage alerts. |
| GO Transit On the GO | E-tickets, platform changes. |
| Transit App / Rocketman | Multimodal trip-planning with crowding predictions. |
| PRESTO | Check balance, load funds, block lost card. |
8. Bike & Micromobility
Bike Share Toronto operates 9,000+ bikes and 700 stations city-wide; a Day Pass (classic bikes) is CA $17 and includes unlimited 90-min rides before extra-minute fees apply Bike Share Toronto. Docks sit outside Union Station, Exhibition Place and the waterfront trails. E-scooters remain illegal on public streets inside Toronto city limits.
9. Taxis & Rideshare
Expect CA $15-20 for an Uber/Lyft between downtown hotels and BMO Field (surge pricing after full-time). Authorized airport taxis charge a flat CAD $50-70 to the core, unaffected by traffic www.torontotaxilimo.ca.
10. Late-Night Safety Tips
- Stay within the Blue Night Network grid if you miss the last subway; buses display a special 300-series route number.
- Tap a contactless card if your PRESTO balance is empty—same CA $3.30 fare but no transfer credit on other systems.
- Union Station’s York Concourse remains open overnight as an indoor waiting area for GO buses and trains.
Ready for Kick-off?
Transit is the cheapest, fastest path to every Toronto match—whether you’re rolling in from Pearson, crashing in the suburbs, or bouncing to Niagara on a rest day. Check your stadium’s bag policy, load a little extra on PRESTO, and bookmark our Toronto Stadium Guide Hub for gate maps, seating charts, and weather-day tips. Safe travels and enjoy the beautiful game!
