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How to get to Downtown Toronto by bus, subway or train?

Directions to Downtown Toronto with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Toronto

    BusBus: 121, 19, 26, 97C, 114.TrainTrain: LW, UP, BR, KI, LE.SubwaySubway: 1.

How to get to Downtown Toronto by bus?

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How to get to Downtown Toronto by subway?

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Bus stops near Downtown Toronto

  • Front St West at Bay St, 1 min walk,
  • Front St West at Bay St East Side - Union Station, 2 min walk,
  • Bay St at Front St West South Side - Union Station, 2 min walk,
  • Toronto (Union Station Bus Terminal), 6 min walk,
  • Union Station Bus Terminal, 7 min walk,

Subway station near Downtown Toronto

  • Union, 2 min walk,

Train stations near Downtown Toronto

  • Up Express Union Station, 3 min walk,
  • Union Station, 3 min walk,
  • Toronto, 4 min walk,

Streetcar stations near Downtown Toronto

  • King St West at Bay St East Side, 5 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Toronto

  • 19, Davenport Rd at Dupont St,
  • 97C, Front St West at Bay St,
  • 114, QUEENS QUAY EAST,
  • 121, ESPLANADE - RIVER,
  • 202, CHERRY BEACH,
  • 320, Yonge St at Queens Quay East North Side,
  • GREYHOUND US0215, New York - Buffalo - Toronto,
  • FLIXBUS 2685, Toronto - Ithaca - NYC,
  • FLIXBUS N2685, NYC - Toronto night,
  • FLIXBUS 2700, Toronto - Ottawa,
  • FLIXBUS N2700, Toronto - Ottawa night,
  • FLIXBUS 2701, Detroit - Toronto - Ottawa,
  • FLIXBUS 2702, Toronto - London,
  • FLIXBUS 2704, Toronto - Niagara Falls,
  • FLIXBUS N2706, Toronto - Detroit night,
  • FLIXBUS 2708, Toronto - Sudbury,
  • FLIXBUS 2709, Ottawa - Toronto - Niagara Falls,
  • FLIXBUS 2710, Ottawa - Toronto - London,
  • FLIXBUS N2710, Ottawa - Toronto - London night,
  • FLIXBUS 2711, Toronto - Owen Sound,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Toronto?

    The closest stations to Downtown Toronto are:

    • Front St West at Bay St is 16 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Front St West at Bay St East Side - Union Station is 110 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Bay St at Front St West South Side - Union Station is 132 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Union is 137 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Up Express Union Station is 203 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Union Station is 203 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Toronto is 224 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • King St West at Bay St East Side is 333 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Toronto (Union Station Bus Terminal) is 392 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Union Station Bus Terminal is 479 meters away, 7 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Toronto?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Toronto: 121, 19, 26, 97C.

  • Which train line stops near Downtown Toronto?

    LW (Southbound)

  • Which subway line stops near Downtown Toronto?

    1 (Vaughan Metropolitan Centre)

  • What’s the nearest Streetcar station to Downtown Toronto?

    The nearest Streetcar station to Downtown Toronto is King St West at Bay St East Side. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Downtown Toronto?

    The nearest subway station to Downtown Toronto is Union. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Downtown Toronto?

    The nearest train stations to Downtown Toronto are Up Express Union Station and Union Station. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Downtown Toronto?

    The nearest bus station to Downtown Toronto is Front St West at Bay St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Streetcar to Downtown Toronto?

    The 504 is the first Streetcar that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 5:22 AM.

  • What time is the last Streetcar to Downtown Toronto?

    The 504 is the last Streetcar that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 2:44 AM.

  • What time is the first subway to Downtown Toronto?

    The 1 is the first subway that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 6:01 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Downtown Toronto?

    The 1 is the last subway that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 1:52 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Downtown Toronto?

    The UP is the first train that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 4:55 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Downtown Toronto?

    The VIA RAIL is the last train that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 11:22 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Toronto?

    The 304D is the first bus that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Toronto?

    The GREYHOUND US0215 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Toronto. It stops nearby at 10:55 AM.

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Public Transportation to Downtown Toronto

Wondering how to get to Downtown Toronto? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown Toronto with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown Toronto in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Toronto? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Front St West at Bay St; Front St West at Bay St East Side - Union Station; Bay St at Front St West South Side - Union Station; Union; Up Express Union Station; Union Station; Toronto; King St West at Bay St East Side; Toronto (Union Station Bus Terminal); Union Station Bus Terminal.

Bus: 121, 19, 26, 97C, 114, 202.Train: LW, UP, BR, KI, LE, MI, MAPLE LEAF, MAPLE LEAF.Subway: 1.

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Location: Toronto

Downtown Toronto
Downtown TorontoDowntown Toronto is the main central business district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located entirely within the district of Old Toronto, it is approximately 16.6 square kilometres in area, bounded by Bloor Street to the northeast and Dupont Street to the northwest, Lake Ontario to the south, the Don Valley to the east, and Bathurst Street to the west. It is also the home of the municipal government of Toronto and the Government of Ontario. The area is made up of Canada's largest concentration of skyscrapers and businesses that form Toronto's skyline. Downtown Toronto has the third most skyscrapers in North America exceeding 200 metres (656 ft) in height, behind Midtown Manhattan, New York City and the Chicago Loop.
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