Toronto's main transit hub in the Financial District

About Downtown Toronto (Union Station)

Union Station is Toronto's grand transportation hub, a Beaux-Arts landmark on Front Street that serves as the city's main rail, bus, and subway interchange. The station's recent renovation restored its vaulted Great Hall and added a modern dining concourse. Directly south, the Harbourfront stretches along Lake Ontario with the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (for Toronto Islands), while north leads to the Financial District's towering bank headquarters.

The surrounding area offers immediate access to Toronto's highlights—the Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre sit adjacent, the Hockey Hall of Fame is a block east, and the St. Lawrence Market (rated the world's best food market by National Geographic) is a short walk. King Street West leads to the Entertainment District with theatres hosting major Broadway shows, while Bay Street's financial towers make Toronto Canada's economic capital.

Nearby Landmarks

Union Station CN Tower Scotiabank Arena St. Lawrence Market Harbourfront

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost CAD 55-65 (flat fare)
Time 30-60 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost CAD 40-55
Time 30-60 minutes

Ground level arrivals, designated rideshare area

Train (UP Express)

Cost CAD 12
Time 25 minutes
Frequency Every 15 minutes (5:27 AM - 12:57 AM)

Step-by-Step Directions

Follow UP Express signs from arrivals. Trains depart every 15 minutes. Arrive at Union Station with connections to TTC subway and GO Transit.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi CAD 55-65 (flat fare) 30-60 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare CAD 40-55 30-60 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train CAD 12 25 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

UP Express runs from about 5:27 AM to 12:57 AM. After that, MiWay/GO Transit buses and TTC night buses provide alternatives. Taxis and Uber operate 24/7; a late-night ride costs approximately CAD $55-75 to downtown with tolls.

Luggage Tips

UP Express has wide aisles, luggage racks, and dedicated luggage areas—designed specifically for airport travelers. Union Station has luggage lockers and the TTC subway allows luggage. The 25-minute ride makes bag management simple.

Accessibility

UP Express has level boarding platforms, wide doors, and wheelchair spaces. Union Station has full elevator access. The TTC subway is accessible at most stations. Toronto's downtown sidewalks are well-maintained with curb cuts at all intersections.