This guide compares all available airport transfers at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Toronto Airport (YYZ), colloquially known as Toronto Pearson International Airport or Pearson Airport, is the largest airport in Canada and is located about 23 km northwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Toronto by Express train, Bus & Subway, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Lyft.
Transfer comparison from YYZ airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Toronto Pearson Airport to the City Center (Union Station)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express train | 25 Min. | CA$ 12.35 | Details |
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Bus & Metro | 75 Min. | CA$ 3.25 | Details |
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Taxi | 30 Min. | CA$ 60‑75 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
30 Min. | CA$ 100 | Details |
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Uber | 30 Min. | CA$ 65‑150 | Details |
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Lyft | 30 Min. | CA$ 40‑160 | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
CA$ 12.35 ppDescription:
‘Union Pearson Express’ train from Toronto Pearson Airport (UP Station in Terminal 1) to Toronto “Union Station”, directly in the city center (Downtown)
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
75 minutesCost:
CA$ 3.25 ppDescription:
Bus line ‘900’ from Pearson Airport (stops at T1 & T2) to “Kipling Station”, change here to Metro 2 to St “George Station”, change here to Metro 3 to “Union Station”
Official local taxis
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
CA$ 60-75Description:
Taxi from Toronto Pearson Airport (all terminals) to central Toronto, Union Station or directly to your downtown accommodation
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
CA$ 100Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Toronto Pearson Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Toronto or to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
CA$ 65-150Description:
Uber from Toronto Pearson Airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to downtown Toronto, Union Station or to your accommodation
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
CA$ 40-160Description:
Lyft from Toronto Pearson Airport (pickup location according to Lyft app) to downtown Toronto, Union Station or to your accommodation.Route from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto (Union Station)
Toronto Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Toronto:
Things to know about Toronto:
1. Toronto is the fifth largest city in North America
2. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Toronto was -31.3° C (-24.3° F)
3. The Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada and the third largest in the world (housing 16,000 animals)