Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 exterior

Pearson airport to downtown Toronto

The fastest scheduled way from Pearson airport to downtown Toronto is UP Express, at $12.35 for an adult and about 28 minutes to Union Station. A private sedan goes door to door from approximately $95, plus HST and gratuity, and arrivals add a pre-arrangement fee from approximately $35 per passenger, plus HST and gratuity. The TTC costs the least and takes the longest.

Pearson airport to downtown Toronto options

Option Cost Time Best for
UP Express train $12.35 adult, one way About 28 minutes to Union Station Light bags and a hotel near Union
TTC 900 Airport Express plus Line 2 One TTC fare 20 to 25 minutes to Kipling, then the subway The lowest fare
Private sedan From approximately $95, plus HST and gratuity. Arrivals add from approximately $35 per passenger, plus HST and gratuity Depends on traffic Door-to-door trips, families and heavy bags

UP Express facts

  • Frequency: a train every 15 minutes.
  • Hours from Pearson: on weekdays the first train is at 5:27 a.m. and the last at 12:54 a.m. Check the weekend schedule before you travel.
  • Groups: a group pass is $25 for 3 people, $32.50 for 4 and $40 for 5.
  • Children: 12 and under ride free.

TTC facts

  • The 900 Airport Express leaves Terminal 1 ground level and Terminal 3 arrivals level.
  • It runs from about 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and from about 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 a.m. on Sunday.
  • It ends at Kipling Station on Line 2. Downtown is a subway ride from there.

When a private car makes sense

A train stops at Union Station and you still have to reach your door. Three adults on UP Express pay $25 and then need a local ride with their bags. A booked sedan comes to your terminal and drops you at the address you give us.

Tell us your flight number and we track it. Book a taxi to Pearson online or call (905) 633-5804. Fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

Book your ride online

Book here or call (905) 633-5804. Your price is confirmed before you pay.

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