How to get from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University by bus?

By bus

To get from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Toronto Zoo station to Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 85A bus and finally take the 41 bus from Sheppard Ave. E. @ Herons Hill Way station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is CA$16.40.

225minCA$16.40
Bus - 8686
Bus - 85A85A
Bus - 4141
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Toronto Zoo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Toronto Zoo
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Kennedy Station - Platform A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East
    ID 6575
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheppard Westbound @ Meadowvale (East Side Stop)
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Don Mills Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheppard Av / Heron's Hill Way
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheppard Ave. E. @ Herons Hill Way
    ID 102837
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Hamilton Go
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    134 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 86, 38A and 41

To get from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Toronto Zoo station to Kingston Rd at Highland Creek Overpass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38A bus and finally take the 41 bus from University Of Toronto Scarborough station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is CA$18.60.

225minCA$18.60
Bus - 8686
Bus - 38A38A
Bus - 4141
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Toronto Zoo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Toronto Zoo
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Kennedy Station - Platform A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingston Rd at Highland Creek Overpass
    ID 16341
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Creek Overpass at Kingston Rd
    ID 11560
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38A38A
    Wait for bus
    38A
    Kennedy Station - Platform B
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Of Toronto Scarborough
    ID 15114
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Of Toronto Scarborough
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Hamilton Go
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    178 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University

The distance between Toronto Zoo, Hamilton and Mcmaster University, Hamilton is approximately 136.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Toronto Zoo 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 Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo is located at Toronto Zoo, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Toronto Zoo.

Bus stations close to Toronto Zoo:

  • Toronto Zoo
  • Park Rd (Zoo) at Kirkhams Rd East Side
  • Zoo Road Eastbound @ Meadowvale (Rouge Park Visitor Centre)

Public transit stations close to Mcmaster University, Hamilton

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

Train stations close to Mcmaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to Mcmaster University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 86, 38A and 41

To get from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Toronto Zoo station to Kingston Rd at Highland Creek Overpass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38A bus and finally take the 41 bus from University Of Toronto Scarborough station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is CA$18.60.

225minCA$18.60
Bus - 8686
Bus - 38A38A
Bus - 4141
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Toronto Zoo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Toronto Zoo
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Kennedy Station - Platform A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingston Rd at Highland Creek Overpass
    ID 16341
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Creek Overpass at Kingston Rd
    ID 11560
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38A38A
    Wait for bus
    38A
    Kennedy Station - Platform B
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Of Toronto Scarborough
    ID 15114
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Of Toronto Scarborough
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 - Hamilton Go
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    178 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 85A, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University?

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 38A, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Toronto Zoo and Mcmaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University?

    The 86 bus line goes from Kennedy Station - Platform A station near Toronto Zoo in Toronto to Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East station near Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University by bus?

    The total travel time between Toronto Zoo in Toronto and Mcmaster University in Hamilton by bus is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Toronto Zoo to get to Mcmaster University?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Kennedy Station - Platform A stop near Toronto Zoo in Toronto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Toronto Zoo and Mcmaster University?

    Get off the bus at the Meadowvale Rd at Sheppard Ave East stop, which is closest to Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University?

    The ride from Toronto Zoo to Mcmaster University costs CA$16.40.

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