How to get from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University by bus and subway?

From Downsview Station to Mcmaster University by bus and subway

To get from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, take the 1 subway from Sheppard West station to Highway 407 Station station. Next, take the 47 bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal station to Mcmaster University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is CA$15.18.

112minCA$15.18
Walk to subway stationSubway - 1
Subway - 1
Bus - 4747
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Sheppard West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sheppard West
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - Subway Platform
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Highway 407 Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
    ID 102674
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    47d - Mcmaster U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcmaster University
    ID 100310
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University by bus and subway via 1, 40 and 01

To get from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 subway from Sheppard West station to Highway 407 Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 01 bus from King at Macklin station to Sterling at Forsyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is CA$15.18.

128minCA$15.18
Walk to subway stationSubway - 1
Subway - 1
Bus - 4040
Bus - 0101
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Sheppard West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sheppard West
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - Subway Platform
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Highway 407 Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
    ID 102674
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 - Hamilton Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Macklin St. S.
    ID 101009
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King at Macklin
    ID 1178
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1a - West Hamilton Loop Via Mcmaster University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sterling at Forsyth
    ID 1182
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University

The distance between Downsview Station, Hamilton and Mcmaster University, Hamilton is approximately 92.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mcmaster University, Hamilton

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

Train stations close to Mcmaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to Mcmaster University:

  • Sterling at Forsyth
  • Sterling at University
  • University at Life Sciences

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University by bus and subway via 1, 40 and 01

To get from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 subway from Sheppard West station to Highway 407 Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 01 bus from King at Macklin station to Sterling at Forsyth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is CA$15.18.

128minCA$15.18
Walk to subway stationSubway - 1
Subway - 1
Bus - 4040
Bus - 0101
Walk to Mcmaster University
Leaves from Sheppard West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sheppard West
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - Subway Platform
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Highway 407 Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 407 Bus Terminal
    ID 102674
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 - Hamilton Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Macklin St. S.
    ID 101009
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King at Macklin
    ID 1178
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    1a - West Hamilton Loop Via Mcmaster University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sterling at Forsyth
    ID 1182
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mcmaster University
    Walk to
    Mcmaster University
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line 40, Bus line 01.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downsview Station and Mcmaster University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University?

    The 1 subway line goes from Sheppard West station near Downsview Station in Toronto to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - Subway Platform station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - Subway Platform station near Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Downsview Station in Toronto and Mcmaster University in Hamilton by subway and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downsview Station to get to Mcmaster University?

    Get on the 1 subway from the Sheppard West station near Downsview Station in Toronto.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downsview Station and Mcmaster University?

    Get off the subway at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station - Subway Platform stop, which is closest to Mcmaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University?

    The ride from Downsview Station to Mcmaster University costs CA$15.18.

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