How to get from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University by bus?

By bus

To get from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall station to Centennial Pkwy N. @ Qew (Confederation) Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 44 bus and finally take the 01 bus from Eastgate Terminal station to Sterling at Forsyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$10.09.

113minCA$10.09
Bus - 1212
Bus - 4444
Bus - 0101
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from St. Catharines Fairview Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Catharines
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    12 - Burlington Carpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centennial Pkwy N. @ Qew (Confederation) Park & Ride
    ID 102730
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Confederation Go Platform 4
    ID 4433
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Ancaster Business Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastgate Terminal
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastgate Terminal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1a University Plaza Via Mcmaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sterling at Forsyth
    ID 1182
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 12, 1 and 01

To get from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall station to Fairview at Maple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 01 bus from King at Hughson station to Sterling at Forsyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$11.36.

113minCA$11.36
Bus - 1212
Bus - 11
Bus - 0101
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from St. Catharines Fairview Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Catharines
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    12 - Burlington Carpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairview at Maple
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairview at Maple
    ID 18
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    King at James
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King at James
    ID 679
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King at Hughson
    ID 2700
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1a University Plaza Via Mcmaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sterling at Forsyth
    ID 1182
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University

The distance between St. Catharines, Hamilton and Mcmaster University, Hamilton is approximately 62.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. Catharines 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 St. Catharines

St. Catharines is located at St. Catharines, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Fairview Mall.

Train stations close to St. Catharines:

  • St. Catharines Go
  • St. Catharines

Bus stations close to St. Catharines:

  • Fairview Mall
  • Ymca Dr + Home Depot
  • Fairview Mall + Swiss Chalet

Public transit stations close to Mcmaster University, Hamilton

Mcmaster University is located at Mcmaster University, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is University at Forsyth.

Train stations close to Mcmaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to Mcmaster University:

  • University at Forsyth
  • Main at Dalewood
  • University Opposite Life Sciences

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 12, 1 and 01

To get from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall station to Fairview at Maple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 01 bus from King at Hughson station to Sterling at Forsyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is CA$11.36.

113minCA$11.36
Bus - 1212
Bus - 11
Bus - 0101
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from St. Catharines Fairview Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Catharines
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    12 - Burlington Carpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairview at Maple
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairview at Maple
    ID 18
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    King at James
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King at James
    ID 679
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King at Hughson
    ID 2700
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1a University Plaza Via Mcmaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sterling at Forsyth
    ID 1182
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 44, Bus line 01.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 1, Bus line 01.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. Catharines and Mcmaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University?

    The 12 bus line goes from 12 - Burlington Carpool station near St. Catharines in Toronto to Centennial Pkwy N. @ Qew (Confederation) Park & Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mcmaster University station near Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University by bus?

    The total travel time between St. Catharines in Toronto and Mcmaster University in Hamilton by bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. Catharines to get to Mcmaster University?

    Get on the 12 bus from the 12 - Burlington Carpool stop near St. Catharines in Toronto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St. Catharines and Mcmaster University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University?

    The ride from St. Catharines to Mcmaster University costs CA$10.09.

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