How to get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

August 2, 2024

The picture-perfect port city of Hamilton is located on the western tip of Lake Ontario in Canada. The city has countless parks, lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails and green spaces to enjoy, plus a whole host of indoor activities too. Be sure to pay a visit to Dundurn Castle and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum for a spot of history, and the Hamilton Farmer’s Market and Piddicombe Winery for some incredible local eats.

There are two options for transport from Hamilton Airport to the city; taxi or private transfer or the bus. The Hamilton Airport taxis take around 20 minutes to reach the city and cost €25 (CAD 37). The HSR A-Line Express Route 20 bus will take closer to 40 minutes and will cost €2.50 (CAD 3.50) per ticket.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups Transfer	€73	20min	24/7
Taxi	€25	20min	24/7
Bus	€5	40min	05:25–22:21

How to get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City by taxi

Taking an airport taxi or private transfer from Hamilton Airport is the quickest and easiest way to travel to your hotel or apartment downtown. The door-to-door journey time from Hamilton Airport to the city is just 20 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Hamilton Airport to the city?

The local taxis give a set fare for transport from Hamilton Airport to the city. The fixed cost will be €25 (CAD 37) for up to 4 passengers. You can usually pay this in cash and occasionally by card, depending on your driver.

Cost

€25 (CAD 37)

Trip Duration

20 Min.

*Prices may vary unless pre-booked.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Hamilton Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Hamilton Airport?

Taxis are available 24/7 from just outside of the Arrivals Hall at Hamilton Airport.

Convenience

For a quick and direct way to get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City and your hotel, taking a taxi is the best option. The journey will be just 20 minutes and your driver will drop you and all your belongings off safely at the door of your accommodation, so you don’t need to worry about your safety or navigating the unfamiliar local roads.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a Hamilton Airport taxi as standard, this means the cost per person can be as little as €5.

Useful Tips

Some Hamilton Airport taxi drivers will accept card payments, be sure to ask for this before getting in the taxi.

Luggage can be transported free of charge if it fits in the trunk of the taxi.

Tipping your driver around 10% is customary, though not obligatory.

How to get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City by bus

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) A LINE EXPRESS Route 20 bus provides transport from Hamilton Airport to the city Monday to Friday. The bus takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre and the cost of a single ticket is €2.50 (CAD 3.50).

How much is bus transport from Hamilton Airport to city?

The cost of a single ticket on the HSR Route 20 bus is €2.50 (CAD 3.50). This must be paid to the driver using a card, as they don’t accept cash payments.

Cost

€2.50 (CAD 3.50)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*The HSR bus runs every 20 minutes on average, though the wait times increase in the evenings.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The HSR Route 20 bus runs from 05:25 to 22:21 Monday to Friday.

Where do I find the bus at Hamilton Airport?

The Route 20 bus leaves from just outside of the Arrivals Hall at Hamilton Airport. You will see signs for “Ground Transportation” as you exit the baggage claim area.

Convenience

Taking the HSR bus is an affordable mode of transport from Hamilton Airport to the city, but not the most convenient. Often the Route 20 buses fill quickly, so you may have a long wait for an available seat. There’s also no service on Saturday or Sunday, so you will need to find alternate transport if you’re travelling on those days.

Timetables

HSR Route 20 Bus

Editor’s Note

There's no HSR bus service from Hamilton Airport to the city on Saturday or Sunday. On the weekends, we suggest pre-booking your personalised door-to-door transfers with Welcome Pickups instead.

Useful Tips

Payment is by card only, no cash is accepted on the bus.

Children under the age of 5 travel for free on the HSR bus.

Try to travel light, luggage storage is very limited.

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If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Hamilton. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

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DAYTIME

€90.0

NIGHTTIME

€108.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton city?

There are two ways to get from Hamilton Airport to the city; taxi or private transfer, or the bus. The local airport taxis cost €25 (CAD 37) and take 20 minutes to reach the city, while the HSR bus takes 40 minutes and costs €2.50 (CAD 3.50) per person.

What is the distance from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton city?

The distance from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City is 20 km. The journey will take around 20 minutes in an airport taxi or private transfer and 40 minutes by bus.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton city centre?

The cost of a local taxi from Hamilton Airport to the city will be €25 (CAD 37). This is a fixed fare for up to 4 passengers.

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How to get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City by taxi

How much is a taxi from Hamilton Airport to the city?

Cost

€25 (CAD 37)

Trip Duration

20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Hamilton Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Hamilton Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton City by bus

How much is bus transport from Hamilton Airport to city?

Cost

€2.50 (CAD 3.50)

Trip Duration

40 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The HSR Route 20 bus runs from 05:25 to 22:21 Monday to Friday.

Where do I find the bus at Hamilton Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

HSR Route 20 Bus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton city?

What is the distance from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton city?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Hamilton Airport to Hamilton city centre?

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