How to get from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Downtown Toronto
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the UP Express from T1 direct to Union Station — C$12.35, 25 min.
Best options
Best overall
UP Express to Union Station.
Cheapest safe
TTC bus 900 + Line 1 subway (~C$3.35).
Best at night
UP Express runs until ~01:00; taxi after.
With luggage / kids
UP Express has racks.
Taxi fare
Official metered taxi roughly C$60–C$80 to Downtown Toronto. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Lyft operate — designated app pickup zone.
available
Public transport
UP Express, TTC bus 900 + Line 1.
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow UP Express signs from T1
- 2Tap contactless or buy a single
Scam warnings
Unofficial 'limo' offers near the curb
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
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