Getting Around
Toronto Transit Guide for FIFA Fans
Getting to BMO Field is straightforward if you know the options. Here's how locals do it โ ranked from best to worst.
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TTC Streetcar โ Best Option
Recommended- 1.Take Line 1 subway to Union Station
- 2.Board the 509 Exhibition or 511 Bathurst streetcar westbound
- 3.Exit at Princes' Blvd / BMO Field (~10 min ride)
- 4.Walk 5 min to the stadium entrance
๐ก Buy a Presto card at Union Station for tap-to-pay. Single fare is $3.35. Transfers are free within 2 hours.
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GO Train
From the 'burbs- 1.Take any GO Train line to Union Station
- 2.Follow TTC streetcar directions from Union (above)
๐ก GO Train is the best option if you're coming from Mississauga, Brampton, or other 905 areas.
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From Pearson Airport (YYZ)
Airport- 1.Take the UP Express train from Pearson ($12.35 with Presto) to Union Station โ 25 min
- 2.From Union, take the 509/511 streetcar to BMO Field
- 3.Total: ~45 min door to stadium
๐ก The UP Express runs every 15 min. Skip the taxi queue โ it's the fastest and cheapest option.
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Driving & Parking
Last resort- 1.Take the Gardiner Expressway to Lakeshore Blvd W
- 2.Exit at Strachan Ave heading south
- 3.Parking at Exhibition Place lots โ arrive 90 min early
๐ก Match days cause heavy gridlock on the Gardiner. Budget extra time and consider parking further east (Liberty Village area) and walking.
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Uber / Lyft
Convenient- 1.Set drop-off: 'BMO Field, 170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto'
- 2.Post-match: designated rideshare pickup zone on Lakeshore Blvd W
๐ก Surge pricing will be high on match days. Pre-book if possible, or walk to a nearby street for normal rates.
Presto Card โ Get One
A Presto card works on TTC, GO Transit, and UP Express โ all the transit you'll use. Buy one at Pearson Airport, Union Station, or any major subway station. Load it with cash and tap to pay. No fumbling for exact change.