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Toronto Public Transport Guide for Tourists

Canada's Most Diverse City. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.

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4Transit Lines
27Key Stations
25Accessible Stops
3Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Toronto

Toronto's TTC subway and streetcar network covers the downtown core effectively. The CN Tower, Kensington Market and the Distillery District are all accessible by public transit.

Top tourist tip: A PRESTO card gives integrated tap-and-go payment across TTC, GO Transit and regional buses.

Best pass for tourists: PRESTO card

Transit Lines in Toronto

Toronto has 4 public transit lines, including 3 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.

1 Yonge-University2 Bloor-Danforth3 Scarborough4 Sheppard

Key Stations in Toronto

Union Station
1 line · Accessible ♿
Bloor-Yonge
2 lines · Accessible ♿
St George
2 lines · Accessible ♿
King
1 line · Accessible ♿
Queen
1 line · Accessible ♿
Dundas
1 line · Accessible ♿
Finch
1 line · Accessible ♿
Sheppard-Yonge
2 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 19 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Toronto

CN Tower
Royal Ontario Museum
Kensington Market
Distillery District
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Toronto

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Toronto

Toronto has 4 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.

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Metro & Subway

3 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

1 line — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection

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Buses

Bus routes across Toronto — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Toronto →

Where to Visit in Toronto

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Toronto has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

CN Tower

AR walking directions via CityNav

Royal Ontario Museum

AR walking directions via CityNav

Kensington Market

AR walking directions via CityNav

Distillery District

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.

Read the best places to visit in Toronto →

Navigate Toronto with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Toronto.

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🛟 Toronto Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Toronto — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.

Open Toronto Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Download CityNav before you fly to keep Toronto's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Toronto

What makes the PRESTO card useful for tourists in Toronto?

The PRESTO card covers TTC subway, streetcars, and buses in Toronto plus GO Transit regional trains including the UP Express to Pearson Airport. One card covers all these networks with tap-and-go payment — no need for cash or separate tickets.

Is there a train from Toronto Pearson Airport to downtown?

Yes — the UP Express runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in just 25 minutes, departing every 15 minutes. Pay with a PRESTO card for a small discount. Standard TTC subway fares do not cover the UP Express.

Which Toronto subway line is most useful for tourists?

Line 1 (yellow, Yonge–University) is most useful for tourists, forming a U-shape through downtown connecting Union Station, CN Tower (via Union), Bloor-Yonge, and Queen's Park. Line 2 (green, Bloor-Danforth) runs east–west through mid-town.

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