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

From Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario by bus

To get from Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, take the 17 bus from Hamilton Go Centre station to Wilfrid Laurier University station. Next, 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$18.12.

155minCA$18.12
Bus - 1717
Bus - 77
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Hamilton Go Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hamilton
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - U Of Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilfrid Laurier University
    ID 102148
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King/University
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Fairway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 4048
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario by Streetcar and bus

To get from Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Streetcar line: take the 17 bus from Hamilton Go Centre station to Victoria St. N. @ Frederick St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 204 bus and finally 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 40 min. The ride fare is CA$18.12.

160minCA$18.12
Bus - 1717
Bus - 204204
Streetcar - 301301
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Hamilton Go Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hamilton
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - U Of Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria St. N. @ Frederick St.
    ID 102818
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria / Frederick
    ID 1935
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    The Boardwalk Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 1474
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Central Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Streetcar - 301301
    Wait for Streetcar
    301
    Conestoga Station
  • 9
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 6118
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario

The distance between Hamilton, Waterloo and Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo is approximately 98.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hamilton 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 Hamilton

Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Waterloo and the nearest public transit station is James at Hunter.

Train stations close to Hamilton:

  • West Harbour Go

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • James at Hunter
  • James at Jackson
  • Augusta at John

Public transit stations close to Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario is located at Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo and the nearest public transit station is King / William.

Bus stations close to Waterloo, Ontario:

  • King / William
  • Willis Way Station
  • Waterloo Public Square Station

From Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario by Streetcar and bus

To get from Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Streetcar line: take the 17 bus from Hamilton Go Centre station to Victoria St. N. @ Frederick St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 204 bus and finally 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 40 min. The ride fare is CA$18.12.

160minCA$18.12
Bus - 1717
Bus - 204204
Streetcar - 301301
Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
Leaves from Hamilton Go Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hamilton
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    17 - U Of Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria St. N. @ Frederick St.
    ID 102818
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria / Frederick
    ID 1935
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    The Boardwalk Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 1474
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Central Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Streetcar - 301301
    Wait for Streetcar
    301
    Conestoga Station
  • 9
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Waterloo Public Square Station
    ID 6118
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waterloo, Ontario
    Walk to
    Waterloo, Ontario
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 204, Streetcar line 301.

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

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

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

    The 17 bus line goes from 17 - U Of Waterloo station near Hamilton in Toronto to Wilfrid Laurier University station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wilfrid Laurier University station near Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo.

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

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

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

    Get on the 17 bus from the 17 - U Of Waterloo stop near Hamilton in Toronto.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wilfrid Laurier University stop, which is closest to Waterloo, Ontario in Waterloo.

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

    The ride from Hamilton to Waterloo, Ontario costs CA$18.12.