The UP Express links Pearson Airport with Union Station in about 25 minutes for $9.25 with PRESTO. Compare it with the cheaper TTC 900 Airport Express bus and with taxis.
At a Glance
- Airport
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Journey time
- ~25 min to Union Station by UP Express
- Fare estimate
- $9.25 with PRESTO or $12.35 standard (UP Express)
- Metro line
- UP Express (airport rail link)
How to Get from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the City
The UP Express (airport rail link) connect the airport with central Toronto, and are usually the most predictable way to travel at busy times.
Travel Tips
- The UP Express station is at Terminal 1. From Terminal 3, take the free Terminal Link train to Terminal 1.
- Pay with PRESTO for the lower $9.25 fare, or buy a ticket at the station.
- Trains run every 15 minutes from early morning until about 1:00.
- At Union Station, change to Line 1 for downtown and midtown Toronto.
- On a budget, the TTC 900 Airport Express bus runs to Kipling station on Line 2 for a single TTC fare.
- Taxis and ride-hailing from Pearson to downtown usually cost $50 to $75, depending on traffic.
Paying for the Journey
Payment methods: PRESTO card · Credit or debit card (tap) · Apple Pay or Google Pay · PRESTO Ticket (single ride or day pass) · Cash (exact fare).
💡 Tap PRESTO, a credit or debit card, or your phone for the $3.30 fare ($3.35 in cash). Transfers within two hours are free, and after 47 paid fares in a calendar month, the rest of the month is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the UP Express from Pearson to Union Station?
About 25 minutes. Trains stop at Weston and Bloor on the way and run every 15 minutes for most of the day.
Is the UP Express included in the TTC fare or day pass?
No. The UP Express is run by Metrolinx, not the TTC, so it needs its own fare: $9.25 with PRESTO or $12.35 standard. TTC day passes and fare capping do not cover it.
What is the cheapest way from Pearson to downtown Toronto?
The TTC 900 Airport Express bus from Terminals 1 and 3 to Kipling station, then Line 2 into the city, all for a single TTC fare of $3.30. It takes longer than the UP Express, usually around an hour to downtown.
What if I arrive at Terminal 3?
Take the free Terminal Link train to Terminal 1, where the UP Express station is. Follow the UP Express signs from Arrivals.
See also: Toronto Subway ticket prices · Payment card guide · Full Toronto Subway guide
Source: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Journey times and fares are indicative, so verify before travel.