How to get from James St + Duke St to McMaster University by bus?

By bus

To get from James St + Duke St to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 305 bus from Church St + Academy St station to Fairview Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Bus - 1212
Bus - 4141
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Church St + Academy St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St + Academy St
    ID 261
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Haig Street - Linwell Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairview Mall
    ID FVM
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catharines Fairview Mall
    ID 102402
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    12 - Burlington Carpool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride
    ID 100139
    82 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 309, 12 and 41

To get from James St + Duke St to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 309 bus from St. Catharines Bus Terminal station to Fairview Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 309309
Bus - 1212
Bus - 4141
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from St. Catharines Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catharines Bus Terminal
    ID DTT
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Geneva Street - Lakeshore Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairview Mall
    ID FVM
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catharines Fairview Mall
    ID 102402
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    12 - Burlington Carpool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride
    ID 100139
    82 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from James St + Duke St to McMaster University

The distance between James St + Duke St, Hamilton and McMaster University, Hamilton is approximately 97.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from James St + Duke St 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 James St + Duke St

James St + Duke St is located at James St + Duke St, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is James St + Duke St.

Train stations close to James St + Duke St:

  • St. Catharines Go
  • St. Catharines

Bus stations close to James St + Duke St:

  • James St + Duke St
  • James St + Welland Ave
  • James St + Lake St

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 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 309, 12 and 41

To get from James St + Duke St to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 309 bus from St. Catharines Bus Terminal station to Fairview Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 309309
Bus - 1212
Bus - 4141
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from St. Catharines Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catharines Bus Terminal
    ID DTT
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Geneva Street - Lakeshore Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairview Mall
    ID FVM
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Catharines Fairview Mall
    ID 102402
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    12 - Burlington Carpool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride
    ID 100139
    82 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Hamilton Go
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from James St + Duke St to McMaster University?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line 12, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from James St + Duke St to McMaster University?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line 12, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between James St + Duke St and McMaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from James St + Duke St to McMaster University?

    The 305 bus line goes from Church St + Academy St station near James St + Duke St in St. Catharines to Haig Street - Linwell Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Haig Street - Linwell Road station near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from James St + Duke St to McMaster University by bus?

    The total travel time between James St + Duke St in St. Catharines and McMaster University in Hamilton by bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near James St + Duke St to get to McMaster University?

    Get on the 305 bus from the Church St + Academy St stop near James St + Duke St in St. Catharines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between James St + Duke St and McMaster University?

    Get off the bus at the Haig Street - Linwell Road stop, which is closest to McMaster University in Hamilton.

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