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Last updated on January 2023
How to get from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) ✈️ to the City Center
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 Shuttle, Uber or Lyft.
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Express train
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Bus & Subway
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.
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Transfer comparison
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 & Subway | 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 |
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Express train (AD)
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)
Bus & Subway
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”
Taxi
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
Private Transfer (AD)
Book a private shuttle ↗
Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
CA$ 100Description:
Comfortable private shuttle (via AirportTransfer.com) from Toronto Pearson Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Toronto or to your accommodation
Uber (AD)
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
CA$ 65-150Description:
Uber from Toronto Pearson Airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to downtown Toronto, Union Station or to your accommodation
Lyft
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
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)
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)