How to get from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LE train from Oshawa Go station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LW train and finally take the 17 bus from Aldershot Go station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is CA$17.36.

180minCA$17.36
Train - LE
Train - LW
Bus - 1717
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Oshawa Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oshawa GO Station
    915 Bloor St. W. (at Thornton Rd.)
  • 2
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - LW
    Wait for train
    LW
    # | Aldershot Go
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aldershot Go
    69 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - Hamilton Go
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LE, LW and 15

To get from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LE train from Oshawa Go station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LW train and finally take the 15 bus from Aldershot Go station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is CA$17.36.

170minCA$17.36
Train - LE
Train - LW
Bus - 1515
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Oshawa Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oshawa GO Station
    915 Bloor St. W. (at Thornton Rd.)
  • 2
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - LW
    Wait for train
    LW
    # | West Harbour Go
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aldershot Go
    68 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    15 - Brantford Term
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University

The distance between Oshawa GO Station, Hamilton and McMaster University, Hamilton is approximately 118.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oshawa GO Station

Oshawa GO Station is located at 915 Bloor St. W. (at Thornton Rd.), Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Wentworth Westbound @ Boundary (East Side Stop).

Bus stations close to Oshawa GO Station:

  • Wentworth Westbound @ Boundary (East Side Stop)
  • Wentworth Westbound @ Thornton
  • Wentworth Eastbound @ Thornton

Public transit stations close to McMaster University, Hamilton

McMaster University is located at 1280 Main St W, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Sterling at University.

Train stations close to McMaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to McMaster University:

  • Sterling at University
  • Mcmaster University
  • University Opposite Life Sciences

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LE, LW and 15

To get from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LE train from Oshawa Go station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LW train and finally take the 15 bus from Aldershot Go station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is CA$17.36.

170minCA$17.36
Train - LE
Train - LW
Bus - 1515
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Oshawa Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oshawa GO Station
    915 Bloor St. W. (at Thornton Rd.)
  • 2
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - LW
    Wait for train
    LW
    # | West Harbour Go
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aldershot Go
    68 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    15 - Brantford Term
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line LE, Bus line LW, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line LE, Bus line LW, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct train between Oshawa GO Station and McMaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University?

    The LE train line goes from # | Union Station station near Oshawa GO Station in Oshawa to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Union Station station near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Oshawa GO Station in Oshawa and McMaster University in Hamilton by train and bus is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oshawa GO Station to get to McMaster University?

    Get on the LE train from the # | Union Station station near Oshawa GO Station in Oshawa.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oshawa GO Station and McMaster University?

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University?

    The ride from Oshawa GO Station to McMaster University costs CA$17.36.

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