How to Get Around Toronto

How transport works in Toronto

TTC subway, streetcars and buses cover the city — tap a Presto card, contactless credit card or phone at every gate (CA$3.35 per ride). UP Express reaches downtown from Pearson (YYZ) in 25 min for CA$12.35. Bike Share Toronto CA$15/day for 3,000+ bikes. Between attractions downtown, walking + PATH tunnels (30 km of underground walkway) works year-round.

Your options compared

• TTC subway

  Two lines cover downtown + midtown; CA$3.35 per ride.

• Streetcar

  Iconic red streetcars on Queen, King, Spadina — same CA$3.35 fare.

• Bike Share Toronto

  3,000+ bikes; CA$15 24-hour access pass.

• PATH tunnels

  30 km underground walkway — Union Station to Bloor, essential in January/February.

Passes and tickets

Presto card CA$6 + credit; TTC Day Pass CA$13.50 unlimited; monthly CA$156. Contactless credit card taps directly.

Local transport tips

TTC now accepts tap-to-pay on all subway + streetcar + bus gates — no Presto card needed for short visits.

Arriving from the airport

• Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

  UP Express to Union Station in 25 min for CA$12.35 (every 15 min); TTC 52 bus + subway CA$3.35 in 60 min; Uber CA$60–75.

• Billy Bishop (city airport) (YTZ)

  Walk via pedestrian tunnel to downtown in 5 min — Porter Airlines only.

Do you need a rental car?

Inside Toronto a car is usually a liability — parking and traffic cost more than transit. A rental earns its keep for day trips and regional drives, so compare rates only for the days you actually leave the city.