How to get from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University by bus?

From Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University by bus

To get from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue station to Pinebush Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Erin Mills Transitway Station station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is CA$18.66. The bus schedule from Elgin / Galt Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to McMaster University on the Moovit app.

160minCA$18.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 2525
Bus - 4747
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hespeler Rd. / Avenue
    ID 1475
    1.66 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    B-Jamieson/Cooper
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pinebush Station
    ID 6105
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hespeler Rd. @ Pinebush Rd.
    ID 102605
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - Square One
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47g - Mcmaster U
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University by bus via 51, 25 and 17

To get from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue station to Pinebush 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 50 min. The ride fare is CA$18.66. The bus schedule from Elgin / Galt Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to McMaster University on the Moovit app.

170minCA$18.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 2525
Bus - 1717
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hespeler Rd. / Avenue
    ID 1475
    1.66 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    B-Jamieson/Cooper
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pinebush Station
    ID 6105
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hespeler Rd. @ Pinebush Rd.
    ID 102605
    140 m • 2 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
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University

The distance between Elgin / Galt Ave., Hamilton and McMaster University, Hamilton is approximately 120.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University

To check the bus schedule from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elgin / Galt Ave.) and destination (McMaster University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University by bus via 51, 25 and 17

To get from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue station to Pinebush 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 50 min. The ride fare is CA$18.66. The bus schedule from Elgin / Galt Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to McMaster University on the Moovit app.

170minCA$18.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 2525
Bus - 1717
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hespeler Rd. / Avenue
    ID 1475
    1.66 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    B-Jamieson/Cooper
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pinebush Station
    ID 6105
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hespeler Rd. @ Pinebush Rd.
    ID 102605
    140 m • 2 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
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    390 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 25, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 25, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin / Galt Ave. and McMaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University?

    The 51 bus line goes from Hespeler Rd. / Avenue station near Elgin / Galt Ave. in Cambridge to B-Jamieson/Cooper station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till B-Jamieson/Cooper station near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University by bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin / Galt Ave. in Cambridge and McMaster University in Hamilton by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin / Galt Ave. to get to McMaster University?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Hespeler Rd. / Avenue stop near Elgin / Galt Ave. in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin / Galt Ave. and McMaster University?

    Get off the bus at the B-Jamieson/Cooper stop, which is closest to McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University?

    The ride from Elgin / Galt Ave. to McMaster University costs CA$18.66.

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