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How to get from McMaster University to McMaster University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from McMaster University to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LE train from Oshawa Go station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 05 bus from Main Opposite 403 Ramp station to Main Opposite Emerson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is CA$18.01.

146minCA$18.01
Walk to train station
Train - LE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 0505
Walk to McMaster University
Leaves from Oshawa Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oshawa Go
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Terminal
    ID 102300
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 - Hamilton Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S.
    ID 101010
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Opposite 403 Ramp
    ID 1194
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 0505
    Wait for bus
    05
    5b Pirie at Governors Via Governors
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Opposite Emerson
    ID 2601
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to McMaster University
    Walk to
    McMaster University
    1280 Main St W
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LE, 16 and 01

To get from McMaster University to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LE train from Oshawa Go station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 01 bus from King at Macklin station to University Opposite Life Sciences station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is CA$18.01.

150minCA$18.01
Walk to train station
Train - LE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 0101
Leaves from Oshawa Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oshawa Go
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Terminal
    ID 102300
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 - Hamilton Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Macklin St. S.
    ID 101009
    46 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 University Plaza Via Mcmaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station University Opposite Life Sciences
    Ride to bus station
    University Opposite Life Sciences
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from McMaster University to McMaster University

The distance between McMaster University, Hamilton and McMaster University, Hamilton is approximately 119.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from McMaster University to McMaster University by bus and train, 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

McMaster University is located at 1280 Main St W, Hamilton and the nearest public transit station is Mcmaster University.

Train stations close to McMaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to McMaster University:

  • Mcmaster University
  • University Opposite Life Sciences
  • Sterling at University

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 Sterling at Forsyth.

Train stations close to McMaster University:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to McMaster University:

  • Sterling at Forsyth
  • Sterling at University
  • Hamilton (Mcmaster University)

Alternative route by bus and train via LE, 16 and 01

To get from McMaster University to McMaster University in Hamilton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LE train from Oshawa Go station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 01 bus from King at Macklin station to University Opposite Life Sciences station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is CA$18.01.

150minCA$18.01
Walk to train station
Train - LE
Bus - 1616
Bus - 0101
Leaves from Oshawa Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oshawa Go
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LE
    Wait for train
    LE
    # | Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Bus Terminal
    ID 102300
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    16 - Hamilton Go
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St. W. @ Macklin St. S.
    ID 101009
    46 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 University Plaza Via Mcmaster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station University Opposite Life Sciences
    Ride to bus station
    University Opposite Life Sciences
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from McMaster University to McMaster University?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line LE, Bus line 16, Bus line 05.

  • What is the alternative route to get from McMaster University to McMaster University?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line LE, Bus line 16, Bus line 01.

  • Is there a direct train between McMaster University and McMaster University in Hamilton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from McMaster University to McMaster University in Hamilton?

    The LE train line goes from Oshawa Go station near McMaster University to # | Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till McMaster University station near McMaster University in Hamilton

  • How long does it take to travel from McMaster University to McMaster University in Hamilton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between McMaster University and McMaster University in Hamilton by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near McMaster University to get to McMaster University in Hamilton?

    Get on the LE train from the Oshawa Go station near McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between McMaster University and McMaster University in Hamilton?

    Get off the train at the McMaster University stop, which is closest to McMaster University in Hamilton.

  • How much is the train fare from McMaster University to McMaster University?

    The ride from McMaster University to McMaster University costs CA$18.01.

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