How to get from McMaster University to Hamilton by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from McMaster University to Hamilton in Toronto: take the 05 bus from University at Life Sciences station to Main at Hughson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is CA$2.50.

27minCA$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 0505
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from University at Life Sciences

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University at Life Sciences
    ID 2748
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    5a Greenhill at Cochrane Via Mcmaster University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main at Hughson
    ID 1088
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 41 and 40

To get from McMaster University to Hamilton in Toronto, take the 41 bus from Mcmaster University station to Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station. Next, take the 40 bus from Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station to Hamilton Go Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is CA$3.70.

69minCA$3.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Bus - 4040
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Mcmaster University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Pickering Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride
    ID 100139
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 - Hamilton Go
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Go Centre
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from McMaster University to Hamilton

The distance between McMaster University, Toronto and Hamilton, Toronto is approximately 5.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from McMaster University to Hamilton by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Toronto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to McMaster University

McMaster University is located at 1280 Main St W, Toronto and the nearest public transit station is University Opposite Life Sciences.

Train stations close to McMaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to McMaster University:

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

Public transit stations close to Hamilton, Toronto

Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Toronto and the nearest public transit station is Hamilton Go Centre Platform 17.

Train stations close to Hamilton:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • Hamilton Go Centre Platform 17
  • Hamilton Go Centre
  • Hamilton Go Centre Platform 18

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 41 and 40

To get from McMaster University to Hamilton in Toronto, take the 41 bus from Mcmaster University station to Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station. Next, take the 40 bus from Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station to Hamilton Go Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is CA$3.70.

69minCA$3.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Bus - 4040
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Mcmaster University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Pickering Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride
    ID 100139
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 - Hamilton Go
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamilton Go Centre
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from McMaster University to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 05.

  • What is the alternative route to get from McMaster University to Hamilton?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between McMaster University and Hamilton?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from McMaster University in Hamilton to Hamilton in Toronto in 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from McMaster University to Hamilton?

    The 05 bus line goes from University at Life Sciences station near McMaster University in Hamilton to 5a Greenhill at Cochrane Via Mcmaster University station near Hamilton in Toronto.

  • How long does it take to travel from McMaster University to Hamilton by bus?

    The total travel time between McMaster University in Hamilton and Hamilton in Toronto by bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near McMaster University to get to Hamilton?

    Get on the 05 bus from the University at Life Sciences stop near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between McMaster University and Hamilton?

    Get off the bus at the Hamilton stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Toronto.

  • When is the first bus from McMaster University to Hamilton?

    The first bus from McMaster University in Hamilton to Hamilton in Toronto is Hamilton / Hwy 407 Terminal. It leaves the Mcmaster University stop at 8:10 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from McMaster University to Hamilton?

    The ride from McMaster University to Hamilton costs CA$2.50.

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