How to Pay
- Presto card
- Contactless Visa/Mastercard
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Cash (exact fare, buses only)
💡 Load a Presto card or tap your contactless bank card directly at TTC fare gates. The fare is $3.35 per trip, same whether you use Presto, contactless, or mobile. Cash is accepted on TTC buses (exact change only) but not on subway gates.
Peak Hours
No peak fare surcharge — flat $3.35 fare at all times (adult) — trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (CAD)
| Distance | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Adult fare (Presto/contactless) | $3.35 | $3.35 |
| Adult fare (cash bus only) | $3.35 | $3.35 |
| Day Pass (unlimited, one person) | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| UP Express (Union to Pearson) | $12.35 | $12.35 |
| UP Express (with Presto) | $9.27 | $9.27 |
| Monthly Pass | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Presto Card Guide
How to use the Presto card on TTC and UP Express — buying, loading, using on streetcars and buses, and tips for visitors to Toronto in 2026.
- Works on TTC, GO Transit, UP Express, York Region, Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton — one card.
- UP Express discount: $9.27 vs $12.35 cash (save $3.08 each way).
- Transfer discount: up to 2 hours free on TTC (Presto records your tap-on).
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Presto Card Guide instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time — it's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak — No peak fare surcharge — flat $3.35 fare at all times (adult). Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- The metro is always cheaper than taxis for the airport journey — see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app — some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) official website.