Transfer to/from - Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Airport offers various transport options connecting the terminals with the city centre and surrounding regions of Ontario and the United States.

Ride-hailing apps

The Uber, Lyft and Hopp platforms are authorised to operate at the airport. To request a vehicle, you must proceed to the designated pick-up areas:

• Terminal 1: Ground level, doors P, Q, R or S. For premium services (Uber Black or Lyft Lux), pick-up is at door A.
• Terminal 3: Arrivals level, door D (outer kerb). For premium services, pick-up is at door A.

Taxis and limousines

Officially licensed taxi and limousine services operate exclusively at the arrivals level. Passenger pick-up is not permitted in car parks or unmarked areas.

• Terminal 1: Taxis at door D; limousines at door C.
• Terminal 3: Taxis and limousines at door E.

Accessibility and service animals: Passengers travelling with service animals have priority to board the first available vehicle. Accessible vehicles for passengers with reduced mobility are available upon request at door A in both terminals. No additional charges apply for transporting mobility equipment.

Train (Union Pearson Express)

The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) train connects Terminal 1 with Union Station in downtown Toronto in approximately 28 minutes. The service operates daily between 5:30 am and 1:00 am, with a frequency of 15 minutes. It makes intermediate stops at Weston and Bloor stations, allowing connections with the GO Transit network and the city’s underground.

Station location: It is located in Terminal 1, next to the free Terminal Link train station. If you are in Terminal 3, you must use the Terminal Link to transfer to Terminal 1 and follow the “Train to City” signs.

Fares and payment: The standard adult one-way fare is $12.35 CAD. A discount applies if you use the PRESTO card or pay via contactless (credit or debit card directly at the reader), reducing the cost to $9.25 CAD. Children under 12 travel free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased on the official website, via the mobile app, or from ticket machines located at the stations.

Local and regional buses

Several public transport agencies operate routes from the airport to different parts of the city and surrounding areas:

• TTC (Toronto Transit Commission): Operates the 900 Airport Express service to Kipling underground station, as well as local routes (52 Lawrence West, 952 Lawrence West Express) and night services (300 Bloor-Danforth, 352 Lawrence West).
• GO Transit: Connects with suburbs such as Pickering, Mississauga (Square One), Richmond Hill and Hamilton. Stops are located at Terminal 1.
• MiWay (Mississauga): Route 7 South Airport provides connections to the city of Mississauga from Terminal 1.
• Brampton Transit: The 115 Bramalea Terminal express route connects with Brampton from Terminal 1.

For details on updated timetables and routes, it is recommended to visit the airport’s official website.

Car sharing

The airport offers shared vehicle services as a flexible transport option. The Turo platform operates at Toronto Pearson, allowing you to reserve a vehicle via its app and collect it at the following car parks:

• Terminal 1 Garage
• Terminal 3 Garage
• Value Park Garage

Long-distance buses

There are transport services connecting Toronto Pearson with other cities in Ontario and locations in the United States (such as Buffalo and Detroit). It is recommended to book in advance.

• FlixBus and Megabus: Offer routes to Kingston, Kitchener, Ottawa, London, Windsor and Belleville.
• Niagara Airbus: Specialised service to the Niagara region and Buffalo Airport.
• Robert Q Airbus: Connects with southern Ontario, including London, Sarnia, Woodstock, Chatham and Detroit.
• Ontario Northland: Provides transport to communities in the north of the province.
• Other providers: Companies such as Airlink, Northern Airport Service, OnexBus, Ontario Coachway, Orléans Express, Red Car Airport Service, Simcoe County Airport Service, Stratford Airporter and VIA Rail cover specific areas such as Guelph, Stratford, Peterborough and Bruce County.