Toronto Transit Commission
1900 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4S 1Z2
(416) 393-4636
www.toronto.ca/ttc

The Toronto Transit Commission runs the public transportation system in the city, and does a very nice job of it.  Fare is currently $2.75, which includes transfers.  You can buy day passes that will allow you unlimited travel for the day, or weekly and monthly passes.

There are three subway lines, and streetcar and bus systems in place.  The TTC’s website has good information on routes and fares.  The areas surrounding Toronto also have transit systems, but there is no free transfer between systems.  There are weekly greater Toronto area passes valid on all of these systems at once.

PATH System
The world’s longest underground pedestrian network at 11 kilometers, Toronto’s PATH extends as far as Union Station to the south and The Eaton Centre to the north. There are lots of stores and restaurants dotting the lanes, and a smart color-coded direction system keeps you from getting lost.

Taxi Service
Cabs can be hailed on the streets, found in front of the major hotels, or called. They are always expensive; there is a $2.30 minimum charge for the ride, plus approximately $2 for each additional mile. There’s also a 10 cent charge per bag.

The major companies are:
Diamond (416) 366-6868
Yellow/Metro (416) 504-4141
Co-op Taxi (416) 504-2667

Ferries
Ferries travel to and from the Toronto Islands daily in all seasons; however, the hours are irregular in winter. In summer, the boats leave three or four times each hour. The departure docks are located behind the Harbour Castle Hilton.

9 Queen’s Quay West
M5J 3H3
(416) 392-8193
Open daily 6:30am-11:30pm
Adults $5, seniors/students $3, children $2

Intercity Train and Bus Service
Union Station
Front Street between York and Bay Streets
(416) 366-8411

Historic Union Station is the arrival and departure point for all trains from cities in Canada and the United States. Via Rail, Canada’s national train system, and Amtrak both service Toronto, providing links to New York City, Buffalo, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa and other cities throughout Canada.

Coach Terminal
610 Bay St. at Dundas Street
Toronto, OntarioM5G 1M5
(416) 393-7911

Coach Terminal is located one block from the Toronto Transit Commission’s Dundas Subway Station–is the arrival and departure point for intercity buses. Bus companies that service Toronto include Voyageur Colonial, Greyhound, and Penetang-Midland Coach Lines.