How to Get from Toronto Downtown to YYZ — Transit, Taxi, Uber & More
UP Express is the premier direct rail option from Union Station to Pearson in just 25 minutes. Cheaper options include the TTC 192 Airport Rocket bus + subway.
Quick comparison
| Method | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP Express | 25 min | C$12.35 | Union Station to Pearson T1 |
| TTC 192 Airport Rocket | 45–60 min | C$3.35 | Transfer at Kipling Station |
| Taxi | 25–60 min | C$60–80 | Metered, flat rates zone-based |
| Uber / Lyft | 25–60 min | C$40–70 | Pickup at designated lots |
UP Express
25 min · C$12.35UP Express runs every 15 minutes from Union Station to Pearson Terminal 1 in 25 minutes. Walk or shuttle to T3. PRESTO card accepted.
TTC 192 Airport Rocket
45–60 min · C$3.35Take the TTC Line 2 subway to Kipling Station, then transfer to the 192 Airport Rocket bus direct to Terminals 1 and 3. Total fare C$3.35 with PRESTO.
Taxi
25–60 min · C$60–80Taxis from downtown Toronto use zone-based flat rates. Downtown to Pearson is typically C$60–75.
Uber / Lyft
25–60 min · C$40–70UberX from downtown runs C$40–60 off-peak. Pickups at T1 and T3 are at designated rideshare lots, not curbside.
Best time to leave
The Gardiner Expressway and 427 jam 7–10 AM and 4–7 PM weekdays. UP Express is traffic-proof. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are especially bad.
Driving & parking
Driving yourself from Toronto Downtown? The trip is 23 km (14 miles). Long-term parking at YYZ starts from economy lots with shuttle service. Short-term lots are closer but 2–3× the price.
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