How to get from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University by bus?

By bus

To get from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 206 bus from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy. station to Sportsworld Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Brock Rd. @ Mclean Rd. (Aberfoyle) Park & Ride station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is CA$18.41.

150minCA$18.41
Walk to bus station
Bus - 206206
Bus - 2525
Bus - 1717
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.
    ID 1635
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Fairway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sportsworld Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride
    ID 102184
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - Square One
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brock Rd. @ Mclean Rd. (Aberfoyle) Park & Ride
    ID 100337
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    47 min
  • 9
    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 via 206, 25 and 47

To get from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 206 bus from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy. station to Sportsworld Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Square One station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is CA$18.41.

150minCA$18.41
Walk to bus station
Bus - 206206
Bus - 2525
Bus - 4747
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.
    ID 1635
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Fairway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sportsworld Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride
    ID 102184
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - Square One
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Square One
    ID 100132
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Square One
    ID 100133
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47d - Mcmaster U
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    40 min
  • 10
    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 Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University

The distance between Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill, Hamilton and McMaster University, Hamilton is approximately 71.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill

Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill is located at Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy..

Bus stations close to Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill:

  • Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.
  • Preston Pkwy. / Linden
  • Preston Pkwy. / Parkview

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 Hamilton (Mcmaster University).

Train stations close to McMaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to McMaster University:

  • Hamilton (Mcmaster University)
  • Main at Bowman
  • Sterling at Forsyth

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 206, 25 and 47

To get from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 206 bus from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy. station to Sportsworld Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Square One station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is CA$18.41.

150minCA$18.41
Walk to bus station
Bus - 206206
Bus - 2525
Bus - 4747
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy.
    ID 1635
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Fairway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sportsworld Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride
    ID 102184
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - Square One
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Square One
    ID 100132
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Square One
    ID 100133
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47d - Mcmaster U
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    40 min
  • 10
    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 Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 25, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 25, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill and McMaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University?

    The 206 bus line goes from Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy. station near Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill in Cambridge to Fairway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fairway Station station near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill in Cambridge and McMaster University in Hamilton by bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to get to McMaster University?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Shantz Hill / Preston Pkwy. stop near Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill and McMaster University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University?

    The ride from Preston Pkwy. / Shantz Hill to McMaster University costs CA$18.41.

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