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Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to City Center

Complete guide for getting from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Toronto city center. Find out about taxi fares, distance, duration, and travel tips.

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Airport Details

Taxi from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to City Center

Taxis from Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto use a metered system. Expect fares of about 53 to 58 Canadian dollars, plus a fuel surcharge. The trip takes 25 to 45 minutes based on traffic.

All taxis wait at official stands on the arrivals level of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Rates stay the same day or night with no extra zone fees or surcharges listed for airport rides to the city center. Ask the driver to start the meter right away.

Payment works by meter only, so avoid fixed-price deals from unofficial drivers. Use cash or card, and add a tip of 10 to 15 percent for good service.

Taxi Tips & Safety

Find official taxis at the marked stands outside arrivals in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Follow ground transport signs to join the queue and skip anyone who approaches inside the terminal.

Beware of scams from unlicensed drivers who offer flat rates inside the airport. These charge more than metered taxis, so stick to the official line for fair prices.

Pay with meter reading using cash, debit, or credit. Official taxis show GTAA badges, and rideshares like Uber work via app from designated spots.

Alternative Transport

Take the UP Express train from the airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in 25 minutes. Adult one-way fare costs 12.35 Canadian dollars, or 9.25 with a PRESTO card.

Public buses like TTC 900 Express run from terminals to Kipling Station and connect to the subway. Tickets cost around 3.25 Canadian dollars and take 45 to 90 minutes total.

Shuttle options from providers like Airways Transit offer door-to-door service but cost more, starting near 78 Canadian dollars for small groups to city hotels.

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