How to Ride the Toronto Subway

Intermediate 10 min 16 steps 20963 views Rating: 4.4/5 Published: 2026-06-09

Use the TTC trip planner.. Download an interactive map.. Download the TTC transit app for scheduling information.

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1

Use the TTC trip planner.

Step 1

Use the TTC trip planner.

2

Download an interactive map.

Step 2

Download an interactive map.

3

Download the TTC transit app for scheduling information.

Step 3

Download the TTC transit app for scheduling information.

4

Check social media for service updates.

Step 4

Check social media for service updates.

5

Check if your station has a parking lot.

Step 5

Check if your station has a parking lot.

6

Stop at a station's staffed collector booth to purchase any fare form.

Step 6

Stop at a station's staffed collector booth to purchase any fare form.

7

Buy tokens in multiples to save some money.

Step 7

Buy tokens in multiples to save some money.

8

Purchase passes from vending machines at select stations.

Step 8

Purchase passes from vending machines at select stations.

9

Find tickets, tokens, and passes at an Authorized TTC Fare Seller.

Step 9

Find tickets, tokens, and passes at an Authorized TTC Fare Seller.

10

Purchase a PRESTO card if you're a frequent rider.

Step 10

Purchase a PRESTO card if you're a frequent rider.

11

Get your student or senior ID at the Sherbourne Station.

Step 11

Get your student or senior ID at the Sherbourne Station.

12

Pay your fare and walk through the turnstile.

Step 12

Pay your fare and walk through the turnstile.

13

Get a transfer after you pay your fare.

Step 13

Get a transfer after you pay your fare.

14

Board the train after other commuters have exited the train.

Step 14

Board the train after other commuters have exited the train.

15

Listen for your automated stop announcement.

Step 15

Listen for your automated stop announcement.

16

Get off at your stop and head for the exit or transfer point.

Step 16

Get off at your stop and head for the exit or transfer point.

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