YYZ → Toronto

Pearson Airport to Toronto

The quickest way from Pearson to Union Station is usually the UP Express (25–28 min). It is also the cheapest option at C$9.25–12.35. Landing late, use Taxi or limousine (flat rate by zone).

YYZArrivalsPearson station, Terminal 1 (Terminal 3 via the free Terminal Link train)
UP Express · 25–28 min
Union StationMetrolinx
Onward to the centre
Union StationToronto

Union Station is 20 km (13 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

Checked against sources:1 October 2026· How we verify

Markers only: Pearson (YYZ) and Union Station. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest: UP Express
Fastest: UP Express
Arriving late: Taxi or limousine (flat rate by zone)
With kids: Taxi or limousine (flat rate by zone)
Heavy luggage: UP Express

Every option compared

Transport from Pearson to Toronto
Option	From → to	Time	Price	Hours
UP Express Metrolinx	Pearson station, Terminal 1 (Terminal 3 via the free Terminal Link train) → Union Station, downtown Toronto	25–28 min	C$9.25–12.35 as of 1 October 2026	Every 15 minutes
Taxi or limousine (flat rate by zone) Pearson-licensed taxis and limousines	Taxi stands on the arrivals level → Door to door	30 min–1h	Varies	On demand

Step by step

UP Express train

Pick-up: Pearson station, Terminal 1 (Terminal 3 via the free Terminal Link train)
Goes to: Union Station, downtown Toronto
Time: 25–28 min
Price: C$9.25–12.35 (1 October 2026)
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Payment: PRESTO, credit/debit card or mobile wallet

From Terminal 3, ride the free Terminal Link train to Terminal 1 for the UP Express station.
Tap a PRESTO card, credit/debit card or phone on the fare device ($9.25 with PRESTO, $12.35 otherwise).
Non-stop to Union Station in about 25 minutes, with stops at Weston and Bloor.

Taxi or limousine (flat rate by zone) taxi

Pick-up: Taxi stands on the arrivals level
Goes to: Door to door
Time: 30 min–1h
Frequency: On demand
Payment: Flat zone rate; cards accepted

Use the official stands outside arrivals; Pearson taxis charge flat rates by destination zone.

Pearson airport guide →

Sources

en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
upexpress.com — 28-minute journey, trains every 15 minutes, payment options
torontopearson.com — adult fares $12.35, $9.25 with PRESTO
torontopearson.com — official taxi and limousine stands

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