✈ How to get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto

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To get from Hamilton Airport to downtown Toronto, there are two different transfer options; taxi or bus. The cost of a local airport taxi will be around €110 (CAD 160) and the trip will take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. The buses will collectively take around 2 hours to reach Toronto and will cost a total of €11.50 (CAD 17.10) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€110	70min	24/7
Bus	€23	120min	05:25–22:21

How to get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto by taxi

An airport taxi or private transfer is the quickest and only direct way to get from Hamilton Airport to downtown Toronto. The journey time will be just 1 hour and 10 minutes, bringing you right at the door of your accommodation with no effort!

How much is a taxi from Hamilton Airport to Toronto downtown?

The average cost of a taxi from Hamilton Airport to Toronto is €110 (CAD 160). However, this isn’t an official price and will change based on the vehicle you’re travelling in, the company you book with and the time taken to reach your exact hotel or apartment in Toronto.

For a set fare you can rely on, we suggest pre-booking your Hamilton Airport to Toronto shuttle with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€110 (CAD 160)

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 10 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

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 easily located just outside of the Arrivals Hall. As you exit the main building, you will see the line of taxis in front of you.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Hamilton Airport to downtown Toronto is the most convenient and only door-to-door transfer option available. You can relax the entire journey, knowing all of your personal belongings are safely stowed and your loved ones are comfortable inside a private vehicle.

Editor’s Note

Depending on the level of traffic, your journey time may increase and so the cost of your journey will also increase. Be sure to keep this in mind when planning and budgeting your trip.

Useful Tips

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard Hamilton Airport taxi.

There will be at least €10 added to your fare if you request a van-type taxi.

Tipping your driver around 10% is customary in Canada.

How to get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto by bus

There’s no direct bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto. You will first need to take the HSR Route 20 bus from the airport to Hamilton, then take the Go Transit bus from there to Toronto. With walking between bus stations, you can expect a journey time of at least 2 hours.

How much is the bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

The cost of taking the bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto will be €11.50 (CAD 17.10) on average. You will pay €2.50 (CAD 3.50) for the HSR bus into Hamilton, then an average of €9 (CAD 13.60) for the Go Transit bus to Toronto.

Cost

€11.50 (CAD 17.10)

Trip Duration

2 Hr.

The buses run every 20 minutes on average.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The HSR bus runs from 05:25 to 22:21 Monday to Friday, and the Go Transit bus from 05:40 to 01:15.

Where do I find the bus at Hamilton Airport?

To get the bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto, you will first need to take the HSR Route 20 bus into Hamilton city centre, then walk to the Go Transit station to take the bus to downtown Toronto.

Convenience

Taking the bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto may be a good option for solo travellers on a budget. However, as you need to make bus changes, walk through busy city centres and carry heavy luggage items around, it’s not the most convenient. Also, on the weekends, the HSR bus stops running, so you will need to find alternate transport to reach the Go Transit bus station in Hamilton.

Timetables

HSR Route 20 Bus

Go Transit Bus Tickets

Editor’s Note

The HSR bus doesn't run on Saturday or Sunday, so there's no bus route from Hamilton Airport to Toronto on these days.

Useful Tips

Children under the age of 5 can ride the HSR bus for free.

The bus drivers don't accept cash payments, you will need to pay for your ticket by card.

The cost of a ticket on the Go Transit bus may be cheaper if you purchase it online in advance.

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How do I get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

There are two ways to get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto downtown, taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will cost around €110 (CAD 160) and will take 1 hour and 10 minutes. The HSR and Go Transit buses will take closer to 2 hours and will cost an average of €11.50 (CAD 17.10) per person.

What is the distance from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

The distance from Hamilton Airport to downtown Toronto is 89 km. It will take an airport taxi or private transfer around 1 hour and 10 minutes to get there, while it will be closer to 2 hours for the combined bus trip to reach Toronto.

Is there a direct bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

No, there’s no direct bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto. You will need to take the HSR Route 20 bus from the airport to Hamilton, then switch to the Go Transit bus from there to Toronto. The total journey time will be around 2 hours and the cost will be €11.50 (CAD 17.10) per person.

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

There’s no fixed fare for taking a Hamilton Airport to Toronto shuttle or taxi. The cost will be around €110 (CAD 160), but this is subject to change. For a set fare you can rely on, we recommend pre-booking your transfers with Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto by taxi

How much is a taxi from Hamilton Airport to Toronto downtown?

Cost

€110 (CAD 160)

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 10 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 Toronto by bus

How much is the bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

Cost

€11.50 (CAD 17.10)

Trip Duration

2 Hr.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The HSR bus runs from 05:25 to 22:21 Monday to Friday, and the Go Transit bus from 05:40 to 01:15.

Where do I find the bus at Hamilton Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

HSR Route 20 Bus

Go Transit Bus Tickets

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

What is the distance from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

Is there a direct bus from Hamilton Airport to Toronto?

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