Getting to Laurier: travel options from the airport to campus

You're almost here! This resource will help you know what to do when you arrive at the airport and offer suggestions of how you can get from the airport to the Waterloo or Brantford campuses. You are required to arrange your own transportation from the airport to your campus of study. 

At the Airport

You will most likely arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport. When you arrive:

• Fill out and identify yourself on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Declaration Card before you pass through customs.
  • Provide the Canadian government with a record of what you are bringing into the country. If you do not report the items you are brining into Canada, you can face legal action.
• Go through the steps to officially enter Canada.
• Expect immigration officers to ask you questions and be ready to present any documents they ask for.
• Contact your family to let them know you have arrived safely. You can use the free Wi-Fi at the airport to get in touch.

Getting to Downtown Toronto

If you choose a transportation option that leaves from Union Station in downtown Toronto, you can take the UP Express to get to Union Station. Once you are at Union Station, you can connect to GO Transit and VIA Rail travel options for both Waterloo and Brantford.

Getting to Waterloo

Airport Shuttle

Airways Transit provides a 24/7 door-to-door shuttle service that operates between Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and Waterloo. 

You must reserve Airways Transit's pick-up service as soon as you know the date and time of your flight. The rate is $150 one way. 

The trip from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the Waterloo campus is about one-and-a-half hours.

Reserve Your Shuttle

You can reserve your shuttle online. To make your reservation, you will need:

• Your flight information (airline, flight number, arrival time).
• The address of your destination in Waterloo, or the name of your residence building.
• A credit card number.

GO Transit

GO Bus 

The GO Bus stops at Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1 on the ground level between columns Q2 to Q4. This bus runs hourly on weekdays and weekends, and every 30 minutes during weekday rush hours. You can buy GO Transit tickets at the vending machine in Terminal 1 on the ground level. Choose Wilfrid Laurier University as your destination. You can calculate your fare and plan your trip online. The rate is approximately $18 one way, with taxes included, but is subject to change.

Take the GO Bus Route 40 - Hamilton GO, exiting the bus at Square One GO Terminal, where you must disembark and transfer to GO Bus Route 25 - U of Waterloo, exiting the bus at Wilfrid Laurier University. This stop is adjacent to the Waterloo campus entrance at the corner of University Avenue and Hazel Street. 

The trip from the airport to the Waterloo campus is about two-and-a-half hours.

GO Train

There may be GO Train options available from Union Station to the Kitchener GO Terminal. The trip on the GO Train will take approximately two hours.

VIA Rail

You can take a train from Union Station to the Kitchener Via Rail station for about $36 (price subject to change). Once you are at the Kitchener station, you can use Grand River Transit, a taxi or a rideshare service of your choice to get to your accommodations in Waterloo.

Getting to Brantford

Airport Shuttle

Airlink Transportation offers a 24/7, door-to-door shared ride service. See their website for pricing information.

Reserve Your Shuttle

To make your reservation you will need:

• Your flight information (airline, flight number, arrival time).
• The address of your destination in Brantford.
• A credit card number.
• A telephone number.