How to get from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University by bus?

From Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University by bus

To get from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the PURPLE bus from Hwy 7 / Mccowan station to Richmond Hill Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is CA$18.49. The bus schedule from Hwy 7 / Mccowan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mcmaster University on the Moovit app.

149minCA$18.49
Walk to bus station
Bus - PURPLEPURPLE
Bus - 5656
Bus - 4747
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Hwy 7 / Mccowan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 7 / Mccowan
    ID 9752
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - PURPLEPURPLE
    Wait for bus
    PURPLE
    Richmond Hill Centre Via Highway 7 - Wb
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond Hill Centre
    ID 10
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond Hill Centre
    ID 100350
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Oakville Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
    ID 102674
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47d - Mcmaster U
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University by bus via 1, 56 and 47

To get from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Hwy 7 / Mccowan station to Richmond Hill Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is CA$18.49. The bus schedule from Hwy 7 / Mccowan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mcmaster University on the Moovit app.

160minCA$18.49
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 5656
Bus - 4747
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Hwy 7 / Mccowan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 7 / Mccowan
    ID 9752
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Richmond Hill Centre Terminal - Wb
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond Hill Centre
    ID 10
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond Hill Centre
    ID 100350
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Oakville Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
    ID 102674
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47d - Mcmaster U
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University

The distance between Hwy 7 / Mccowan, Hamilton and Mcmaster University, Hamilton is approximately 109.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hwy 7 / Mccowan 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 Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University

To check the bus schedule from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hwy 7 / Mccowan) 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 Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University by bus via 1, 56 and 47

To get from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Hwy 7 / Mccowan station to Richmond Hill Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 47 bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is CA$18.49. The bus schedule from Hwy 7 / Mccowan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mcmaster University on the Moovit app.

160minCA$18.49
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 5656
Bus - 4747
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Hwy 7 / Mccowan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 7 / Mccowan
    ID 9752
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Richmond Hill Centre Terminal - Wb
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond Hill Centre
    ID 10
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond Hill Centre
    ID 100350
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Oakville Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
    ID 102674
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47d - Mcmaster U
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE, Bus line 56, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 56, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hwy 7 / Mccowan and Mcmaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University?

    The PURPLE bus line goes from Hwy 7 / Mccowan station near Hwy 7 / Mccowan in Markham to Richmond Hill Centre Via Highway 7 - Wb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Richmond Hill Centre Via Highway 7 - Wb station near Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University by bus?

    The total travel time between Hwy 7 / Mccowan in Markham and Mcmaster University in Hamilton by bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hwy 7 / Mccowan to get to Mcmaster University?

    Get on the PURPLE bus from the Hwy 7 / Mccowan stop near Hwy 7 / Mccowan in Markham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hwy 7 / Mccowan and Mcmaster University?

    Get off the bus at the Richmond Hill Centre Via Highway 7 - Wb stop, which is closest to Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University?

    The ride from Hwy 7 / Mccowan to Mcmaster University costs CA$18.49.

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