Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Toronto
The UP Express train reaches Union Station downtown in about 25 minutes. The cheapest option is the TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling station and then the subway.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), on the waterfront, handles some short-haul flights.
Best for most people: Train. UP Express is fast, frequent and avoids highway traffic, arriving at Union Station in the heart of downtown.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train UP Express from Terminal 1 to Union Station (stops at Weston and Bloor) | about 25 min | every 15 min | about C$12–13 single, cheaper with PRESTO | about 05:30–01:00 | From Terminal 3, take the Terminal Link train to Terminal 1 first. Contactless cards accepted. |
| bus TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling station, then subway Line 2 | about 50–70 min to downtown | every 10–20 min | about C$3–3.50 (one TTC fare) | daytime and evening; overnight, the 300 night bus runs along Bloor–Danforth | Tap a contactless card or PRESTO on board. |
| taxi Taxi or airport limo from the official stand outside Arrivals | about 30–60 min | about C$60–75 to downtown (flat-rate zones) plus tip | 24 h | Airport-licensed taxis and limos use fixed fares by zone. | |
| ride-hailing Uber or Lyft from the designated pickup area | about 30–60 min | variable; often C$50–70 | 24 h | Follow signs to the rideshare pickup level. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport — YTZ — On an island right by downtown: a short pedestrian tunnel or ferry, then a free shuttle to Union Station area or a short taxi ride.
Tips
- Highway 427 and the Gardiner can be very slow at rush hour; UP Express avoids it.
- A single contactless card works on UP Express and the TTC.
- Union Station connects to the subway, GO Transit and the PATH underground walkway.
- Winter storms can slow road transfers; allow extra time.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Pearson to downtown Toronto?
Airport taxis and limos charge flat rates by zone, roughly C$60–75 to downtown plus a tip. The ride takes 30–60 minutes depending on traffic. Uber and Lyft are similar or slightly cheaper. For one or two people, UP Express is cheaper and usually faster.
Does the UP Express run at night?
UP Express runs from about 05:30 to about 01:00, every 15 minutes. Outside those hours, take a taxi or the TTC night bus network, which serves the airport. Check last departures if your flight lands late.
What is the cheapest way into the city?
The TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling station and then Line 2 of the subway costs one TTC fare, about C$3–3.50, and takes roughly an hour to downtown. It is the budget option but less convenient with large bags.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. UP Express and the TTC accept contactless credit and debit cards and phones, as well as PRESTO cards. Taxis and limos at the airport accept cards too. Use the same card for each trip to keep fares simple.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.