The Toronto Transit Commission runs the subway, streetcars, buses and Wheel-Trans, and carries more riders than any other transit system in Canada.
The rapid transit lines
- Line 1 Yonge–University — the U-shaped spine running from Finch through downtown and back up to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
- Line 2 Bloor–Danforth — the east–west line from Kipling to Kennedy.
- Line 4 Sheppard — a short four-station line in North York.
- Line 5 Eglinton — the Crosstown light rail line across midtown, which opened to passengers on 8 February 2026 after years of delay.
Line 3, the Scarborough RT, closed in 2023 and was replaced by a bus service while the Line 2 subway extension into Scarborough is built.
Paying
Presto is the default fare system: a physical card, or a virtual card in Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. You can also tap a credit or debit card directly at most readers. A single fare buys you two hours of unlimited transfers across TTC, and there are discounted fares for seniors, youth and Fair Pass holders. The One Fare programme lets riders transfer between the TTC and GO Transit, MiWay, YRT, Brampton Transit and Durham Region Transit without paying a second local fare.
Fares change from time to time, so check ttc.ca for the current price rather than trusting a number you read somewhere.
Before you travel
- Check the TTC’s service alerts page or its social accounts for closures. Weekend subway closures for maintenance are routine and are usually posted well in advance.
- Use a live trip planner rather than a printed schedule. Surface routes are heavily affected by traffic and construction.
- Know your shuttle bus stop. During subway closures, replacement buses often load from a side street rather than the station entrance.
Accessibility
Most but not all subway stations are accessible. If step-free access matters for your trip, confirm the specific station before you set out, and check whether the elevator is in service that day.
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