What is the cheapest way from Pearson Airport to downtown Toronto?

The TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling Station and then the subway, all on one C$3.30 fare (PRESTO or contactless), about 60–75 minutes door to downtown.

Do I pay twice for the bus and the subway?

No. A single C$3.30 TTC fare includes a 2-hour transfer, so tap once when you board the 900 bus and the connecting subway is covered — don't tap again at Kipling.

Where does the 900 Airport Express bus stop at Pearson?

At Terminal 1 it's on the Ground Level at Door R (column R4); at Terminal 3 it's on the Arrivals Level at Door B (columns C8–C12). Buses run roughly every 10 minutes.

Is the UP Express worth it?

Only if you want speed: it reaches Union Station in about 25 minutes but costs C$12.35 (C$9.25 with PRESTO), nearly four times the C$3.30 bus-plus-subway fare.

How much is a taxi from Pearson to downtown Toronto?

A taxi or rideshare is a flat or metered fare of about C$60–70 — far more than the C$3.30 TTC route or the C$12.35 UP Express.

How do you get from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to downtown Toronto — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) into downtown Toronto is the TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling Station, then the subway — all on one C$3.30 fare (tap PRESTO or contactless), taking about 60–75 minutes. One tap covers the whole trip thanks to the 2-hour transfer, so don't pay again at Kipling. If you're in a hurry the UP Express train reaches Union Station in the city centre in ~25 minutes but costs C$12.35, and a taxi or rideshare is a flat ~C$60–70.

How to find it

AIRPORTToronto Pearson International Airport
01From arrivals, head to the Public Transit Area: Terminal 1 is on the Ground Level at Door R (column R4); Terminal 3 is on the Arrivals Level at Door B (columns C8–C12). Look for the 900 Airport Express stop (about a 5-minute walk).
02Board the 900 Airport Express and tap your PRESTO or contactless card once (C$3.30). This single fare includes a 2-hour transfer, so it also covers the subway you connect to — you won't pay again.
03Ride the 900 about 20–25 minutes to Kipling Station, the western terminus of subway Line 2 (Bloor–Danforth). Buses run roughly every 10 minutes, about 5:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Mon–Sat and 8:15 a.m.–2:15 a.m. Sun.
04At Kipling, walk straight into the subway on the same fare and take Line 2 eastbound. For Union Station and the downtown core, change to Line 1 at St. George or Bloor–Yonge and go south. Allow about 30–40 minutes; total door-to-centre is roughly 60–75 minutes.
CITY CENTREToronto

Ticket

One TTC fare (900 Airport Express bus + subway on a single PRESTO tap)

Where to buy: No ticket needed in advance: tap a PRESTO card or any contactless credit/debit card (or phone) on the reader as you board the 900 bus. Cash and PRESTO tickets are also sold at the fare vending machine by the bus stop.

How to pay: One C$3.30 tap (cash C$3.35) buys a 2-hour transfer that covers the 900 bus and the connecting subway — tap once and don't pay again at Kipling.

Local's trick: One tap does the whole trip. A single C$3.30 fare comes with a 2-hour transfer, so tapping once on the 900 bus also pays for the subway to downtown — don't tap again at Kipling. Any contactless credit or debit card works exactly like a PRESTO card, so you don't need to buy a paper ticket.

Trap to avoid: Don't grab a taxi or rideshare — it's a flat/metered fare of about C$60–70 to downtown. Even the UP Express train at C$12.35 is nearly four times the C$3.30 TTC fare for a similar downtown arrival.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
CombinationCheapest route	CA$3.30	1 h 10 min	One TTC fare (900 Airport Express bus + subway on a single PRESTO tap)
Train	CA$12.35	25 min	UP Express one-way ticket (Pearson–Union Station)

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Pearson Airport to downtown Toronto?: The TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling Station and then the subway, all on one C$3.30 fare (PRESTO or contactless), about 60–75 minutes door to downtown.
Do I pay twice for the bus and the subway?: No. A single C$3.30 TTC fare includes a 2-hour transfer, so tap once when you board the 900 bus and the connecting subway is covered — don't tap again at Kipling.
Where does the 900 Airport Express bus stop at Pearson?: At Terminal 1 it's on the Ground Level at Door R (column R4); at Terminal 3 it's on the Arrivals Level at Door B (columns C8–C12). Buses run roughly every 10 minutes.
Is the UP Express worth it?: Only if you want speed: it reaches Union Station in about 25 minutes but costs C$12.35 (C$9.25 with PRESTO), nearly four times the C$3.30 bus-plus-subway fare.
How much is a taxi from Pearson to downtown Toronto?: A taxi or rideshare is a flat or metered fare of about C$60–70 — far more than the C$3.30 TTC route or the C$12.35 UP Express.
What is the best way from YYZ to downtown Toronto?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: the TTC 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling Station, then the subway into central Toronto — one C$3.30 fare and about 60–75 minutes.

Last verified: Jul 1, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.