Toronto Pearson International Airport - Arrivals and Transportation Guide for new Visitors

UP Express - Trains
Pearson Airport to Downtown Toronto

Pearson Airport to Downtown Toronto by UP Express Train :

A convenient, fast and economical way to get into Downtown Toronto is by Union Pearson Express or UP express Trains.

The Union Pearson Express train connects Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto.

UP Express Stops :

UP Express train has only 3 stops -
1). Weston,
2). Bloor, and
3). Union station

UP Express Hours :

UP Express Trains operates between 5:30am in the morning and 1:00am late night.

It takes about 25 minutes to Union station from Pearson International airport with trains leaving every 15 minutes.

UP Express Tickets :

The ticket price varies depending on the distance one way from the airport.

Purchase tickets at the ticket vending machines at Toronto’s Pearson UP Express station or at the Customer service counter in Terminal 1 (arrivals level). Advance tickets can be purchased online at UP Express Website.

You can also use the reloadable value PRESTO card to pay for your ticket.

The Up Express station is located in Terminal 1 next to the Terminal Link Train station.

 - From Terminal 1: Follow the "Train to City" signs. All signs are in English and French
 - From Terminal 3: Take the free Terminal Link Train to Terminal 1 and follow the "Train to City" signs.

The last stop on the UP express is Union station. 

Toronto Union station is main hub for transportation in Toronto Located on Front Street West in downtown Toronto.

Toronto Union station is connected to the Toronto :
 - Transit Commission (TTC) subway and streetcar system,
 - GO Transit's commuter train station,
 - Canada VIA rail Station, and 
 - Union Station Bus Terminal

From Union station, you can catch a cab, or take a subway or commuter train, take a bus, or walk to your hotel.

Toronto’s Union Station is a National Historic Site of Canada and a Heritage Railway Station.

Airport Terminal Connector Train
Terminal Link Train to travel between Pearson Airport Terminals

Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal Connector Train :

If you need to get from one Pearson Airport terminal to another then use the free Terminal Link connector train.

Terminal Link Train runs 24/7 and connects to :
- Terminal 1,
- Terminal 3 and
- Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Viscount Station, and the Value Park Garage, Value Park Lot and ALT Hotel.

Bus routes available at Toronto Pearson Airport :

There are several bus companies which offer service from or near the Pearson airport all over greater Toronto area.  
Most buses connect from Terminal 1 Transit at Pearson International Airport.

1). GO Bus service is available directly from the terminal 1 at airport 

Follow the signs to Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column Q2-Q4 for Go Bus transit.

Available Go Bus routes at Toronto Pearson Airport:
Bus #34 Pearson Airport-North York or
Bus #40 Hamilton-Richmond Hill-Pearson Express

2). TTC Express bus and subway service to downtown Toronto

TTC Buses available at Terminal 1 and 3 at Pearson Airport:
Terminal 1 - Follow the signs to Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column R4.
Terminal 3 - Arrivals Level, third curb, Column C12.

Available TTC Bus routes at Toronto Pearson Airport:
Bus #52 Lawrence West
Bus #192 Airport Rocket
Bus #300 Bloor Danforth (overnight)
Bus #307 Eglinton West (overnight)

3). Greyhound Bus at Toronto Pearson Airport -

Greyhound operates daily routes from Toronto Pearson to destinations in Ontario and the northern U.S.
Greyhound at Toronto Pearson Airport available at - Terminal 1 - Ground Level, Door P.

4). MiWay Bus -

MiWay Local bus service is available at Pearson Airport for within the City of Mississauga.
MyWay Bus at Toronto Pearson Airport available at - Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column S4.

MyWay Bus Routes available at Toronto Pearson International Airport:
Bus #7 Airport
Bus #24 Northwest

Taxi and Limousines - At Toronto Pearson Airport

Taxi, Limo and Rider Shares at Toronto Pearson Airport :

Taxi, Ride Shares, and App-Based rides offer convenient door to door service at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Taxi at the Toronto Pearson Airport are available at:
Terminal 1, Arrivals Level 
- Taxi cabs: Door D
- Limousines: Door C

Terminal 3, Arrivals Level  
- Taxi cabs: Doors D, E & F
- Limousines: Door F

Airport licensed taxis and limos offer fair, flat rates to your destination and meet specific safety requirements.
These are the only vehicles authorized to pick up fares from Toronto Pearson.

A licensed taxi or limo:
- Will pick up from the designated pick up area on the terminal curbs, arrivals level
- Will have a GTAA number plate on the bumper and decal on the window
- Will have flat rate fare information in the vehicle
- Will not pick up in the terminal or parking garages

At Toronto International Airport, Private Arrival Transfer: Toronto Pearson International Airport to Hotel is also available.