Toronto's public transportation system is an eclectic mix
of an above- and below-ground subway system, trolley cars
and diesel buses. The subway cars arrive regularly ever 2-5
minutes (depending on the time of day) and many of the
trolleys and buses in the downtown core run 5-8 minutes
apart.
The subway system itself runs east-west along the Blur
Line and is intersected in three places with the north-south
Young-University line. Each station is well served by
trolleys and buses if your final destination is beyond
walking distance from the station itself.
The trolleys tend to be in the older sections of the city
and they are a great way to sight see, especially if you
have a Day Pass which allows you to get on and off as often
as you wish throughout the day. A Day Pass costs $7 while
regular adult fare is $2.
It pays to be cautious while getting on and off the
trolley cars. Their rails run down the center of the street
and as a result you will be stepping across a lane of
traffic as you get on and off. It is illegal for drivers to
pass these vehicles when they are at a stop but it's better
to look twice then risk getting hit because someone else is
in a hurry.
The subway system runs from 5:30am until 1:30am, as do
most of the bus and trolley lines. There are a few all night
"Blue Lines" that run hourly. For advice on how to
get around call 416-393-4636 24 hours, 7 days a week or
visit their website at
