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What is the best way to get around downtown Toronto?

With easy-to-navigate subways, buses and streetcars, getting around the city is a snap. GO Transit is Ontario's inter-regional bus and train service. It links Toronto with outlying areas of the Greater Toronto and beyond. GO Trains and buses depart from Toronto's Union Station at regular intervals throughout the day.



In 2026, the most efficient way to navigate downtown Toronto is a combination of the TTC Streetcar network and the PATH underground walkway. The King Street (504) and Queen Street (501) streetcars provide frequent east-west transit, while the Spadina (510) line handles north-south travel. For those looking to avoid the Canadian winter or heavy surface traffic, the PATH is a massive 30km subterranean network of shops and tunnels connecting major office towers, hotels, and Union Station. For a faster "point-to-point" trip across the city, the TTC Subway (Line 1) is the backbone of the system. In 2026, visitors can simply "tap" any contactless credit card or phone at the readers, making the old Presto card less of a necessity for short-term tourists. Biking via Bike Share Toronto is also a top-tier choice during warmer months due to the expanded network of protected bike lanes.

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Q: Do I need to tap off when I exit the subway or a TTC or YRT bus? A: No. However, if you are transferring from the subway to a TTC, YRT or GO bus/train, you will need to tap on when you board the bus or train. You only need to tap off when you are riding a GO train or GO bus as their fares are determined by distance.

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