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How to get from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LW train from Union Station station to Aldershot Go station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 7 bus from King/University station to Waterloo Public Square Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is CA$20.10.

193minCA$20.10
Walk to train station
Train - LW
Bus - 1717
Bus - 77
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LW
    Wait for train
    LW
    # | Aldershot Go
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aldershot Go
    68 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - U Of Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilfrid Laurier University
    ID 102148
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King/University
    330 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Fairway Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 4048
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Streetcar and train

To get from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, take the KI train from Union Station station to Kitchener Go station. Next, take the 301 Streetcar from Central Station station to Waterloo Public Square Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is CA$20.10.

138minCA$20.10
Walk to train station
Train - KI
Streetcar - 301301
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - KI
    Wait for train
    KI
    # | Kitchener Go
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kitchener Go
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Central Station
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Streetcar - 301301
    Wait for Streetcar
    301
    Conestoga Station
  • 6
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 6118
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario
The distance between Toronto, Waterloo and Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo is approximately 135.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Toronto

Toronto is located at Toronto, Waterloo and the nearest public transit station is Union Station.

Subway stations close to Toronto:

  • Union

Train stations close to Toronto:

  • Union Station
  • Up Express Union Station
  • Two

Bus stations close to Toronto:

  • Yonge St at Front St East
  • Union Station Bus Terminal
  • The Esplanade at Yonge St
Public transit stations close to Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario is located at Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo and the nearest public transit station is Bridgeport Rd. / Albert.

Bus stations close to Waterloo, Ontario:

  • Bridgeport Rd. / Albert
  • Erb / Father David Bauer
  • Waterloo Public Square Station

By Streetcar and train

To get from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, take the KI train from Union Station station to Kitchener Go station. Next, take the 301 Streetcar from Central Station station to Waterloo Public Square Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is CA$20.10.

138minCA$20.10
Walk to train station
Train - KI
Streetcar - 301301
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - KI
    Wait for train
    KI
    # | Kitchener Go
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kitchener Go
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Central Station
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Streetcar - 301301
    Wait for Streetcar
    301
    Conestoga Station
  • 6
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 6118
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line LW, Bus line 17, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line KI, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct train between Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The LW train line goes from Union Station station near Toronto in Toronto to # | Aldershot Go station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till # | Aldershot Go station near Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Toronto in Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Toronto to get to Waterloo, Ontario?

    Get on the LW train from the Union Station station near Toronto in Toronto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario?

    Get off the train at the # | Aldershot Go stop, which is closest to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo.

  • When is the last train from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The last train from Toronto in Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo is the Toronto - Sarnia line. It leaves the Union Station station at 1:40 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The ride from Toronto to Waterloo, Ontario costs CA$20.10.

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