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How to get from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario by bus?

By bus

To get from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Oakville Go station to Erin Mills Transitway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 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 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is CA$18.08.

155minCA$18.08
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2525
Bus - 77
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Oakville Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakville Go
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Dc Oshawa Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - U Of Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilfrid Laurier University
    ID 102148
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King/University
    330 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Fairway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 4048
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 56 and 25

To get from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, take the 56 bus from Oakville Go station to Erin Mills Transitway Station station. Next, take the 25 bus from Erin Mills Transitway Station station to Wilfrid Laurier University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is CA$14.33.

159minCA$14.33
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2525
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Oakville Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakville Go
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Dc Oshawa Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - U Of Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilfrid Laurier University
    ID 102148
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario

The distance between Oakville, Waterloo and Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo is approximately 113.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oakville

Oakville is located at Oakville, Waterloo and the nearest public transit station is Cross Ave + Argus Rd.

Train stations close to Oakville:

  • Oakville

Bus stations close to Oakville:

  • Cross Ave + Argus Rd
  • Oakville Go
  • Cross Ave West Of Argus Rd

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
  • William / Caroline
  • King / Bridgeport Rd.

Alternative route by bus via 56 and 25

To get from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, take the 56 bus from Oakville Go station to Erin Mills Transitway Station station. Next, take the 25 bus from Erin Mills Transitway Station station to Wilfrid Laurier University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is CA$14.33.

159minCA$14.33
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 2525
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Oakville Go

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakville Go
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    56 - Dc Oshawa Go
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Erin Mills Transitway Station
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    25 - U Of Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilfrid Laurier University
    ID 102148
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 25, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakville and Waterloo, Ontario?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The 56 bus line goes from Oakville Go station near Oakville in Toronto to 56 - Dc Oshawa Go station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 56 - Dc Oshawa Go station near Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario by bus?

    The total travel time between Oakville in Toronto and Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo by bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakville to get to Waterloo, Ontario?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Oakville Go stop near Oakville in Toronto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakville and Waterloo, Ontario?

    Get off the bus at the 56 - Dc Oshawa Go stop, which is closest to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario?

    The ride from Oakville to Waterloo, Ontario costs CA$18.08.

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