Getting to Toronto: Air, Train, Car
By Air
Toronto's main airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport (airport code: YYZ) is approximately a 20-25 minute drive east from downtown Toronto. (See important information for non-Canadian travellers under “Customs and Immigration” below.)
There are a variety of options for getting downtown from the airport:
The Airport Express shuttle service by Pacific Western (PW) picks up outside the Arrivals Level of all terminals roughly every 20-30 minutes. Destinations include the downtown bus terminal and several major downtown hotels, with connecting service to other downtown locations available for an additional fee. (Travel time: 30-40 minutes.) Cost: $16.50 plus gratuity (10% discount available if booked online).
GO Transit, part of the public transportation system, offers approximately 1 departure every hour from the airport to York Mills subway station (approximately 35 minutes). Cost: $4.05 CAD. Passengers carrying luggage should be aware that not all GO Buses have underfloor luggage compartments. Luggage will be accommodated whenever possible. Connect at York Mills to subway (Toronto Transit Commission-TTC). Take subway southbound to downtown core (approximately 20 minutes). Cost: $2.75 CAD.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers public transportation via #192 Airport Rocket bus, which travels from Pearson Airport to Kipling Subway station (approximately 20 minutes). From Kipling transfer to subway eastbound toYonge station; transfer at Yonge to soutbound subway to downtown hotels (approximately 35-45 minutes). Cost: $2.75 CAD.
Taxis and limousines offer flat rate transfers to downtown, based on location. (Travel time: 25-40 minutes.) Taxi: $46-49 CAD + gratuity, Limousine: $51-54 CAD + gratuity.
Customs and Immigration for International and US Flights
Passengers arriving on flights originating outside of Canada must clear Canadian Inspection Services. On the aircraft, the flight crew will distribute the Travellers' Customs Declaration Card. Complete it before passing through customs. After leaving the plane, follow the crowd into the Customs Hall. American citizens will need a passport or a birth certificate plus photo ID. Citizens of other countries require passports.
By Train
Toronto's central train station, Union Station, is located right in downtown Toronto, with easy access to subway transfers wit the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and taxis for contination to hotels. For information on schedules and fares for travellers from the United States, click here to visit. If travelling from other Canadian cities, consult schedules (for northern Ontario, click here).
By Bus
The downtown Toronto bus terminal is located near the business district. For more information on schedules and fares, visit http://www.greyhound.com/ or http://www.greyhound.ca/.