Airport Travel Guide
YYZ

Toronto Pearson International Airport — Transportation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TZ America/Toronto (GMT-5/-4) · 14 mi / 22 km to Downtown Toronto

2
Terminals
65+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
14
Rental car brands

Every way to get to and from YYZ, with real travel times and cost estimates into Toronto.

  • 1

    UP Express

    Dedicated rail service nonstop to Union Station downtown.

    ~25 min to Union Station · CA$12.35

  • 2

    Taxi

    Flat and metered fare options from the terminal ranks.

    30–45 min depending on traffic · CA$60–70

  • 3

    Rideshare

    Uber/Lyft pickup from a dedicated terminal-level zone.

    30–45 min · CA$45–65

  • 4

    Airport shuttle/van

    Shared shuttles serve Downtown hotels and the airport-area business district.

    Varies with stops · CA$25–40

  • 5

    GO Transit bus

    Regional bus connections toward Mississauga and beyond.

    Varies by route · CA$5–10

Travel times & cost estimates

OptionTime to city centerCost
UP Express~25 min to Union StationCA$12.35
Taxi30–45 min depending on trafficCA$60–70
Rideshare30–45 minCA$45–65
Airport shuttle/vanVaries with stopsCA$25–40
GO Transit busVaries by routeCA$5–10

Pros and cons

Public transit

  • Cheapest option in almost every case
  • Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
  • Can involve transfers with luggage

Taxi / rideshare

  • Door-to-door convenience
  • No transfers or timetables
  • Price rises with traffic and demand