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BUS SERVICES

There are many ways to get to McMaster University’s campus by transit. From HSR bus services, GO Transit, and more!

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PARKING

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GO TO PARKING

(YYZ) Toronto Pearson International Airport

From Toronto Airport (Lester B. Pearson International):

  • Exit the airport onto Highway 427 South.
  • Exit Highway 427 onto the QEW toward Hamilton.
  • Follow detailed directions for coming from Toronto to appropriate campus entrance.

GO Transit provides weekday service between Pearson and campus, with a transfer at the Bramalea GO Station to the Highway 407 West service.

Pacific Western’s Airport Express to downtown Toronto operates daily. There is a convenient transfer at Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal to GO Transit’s QEW express bus to downtown Hamilton.

Those travelling by transit can find further information at sustainability.mcmaster.ca.

(YHM) Hamilton International Airport

From the Hamilton Airport (John C. Munro International):

  • Exit the airport onto Highway 6 north, which connects to Highway 403.
  • Take Highway 403 eastbound (toward Toronto), and exit as described in the directions for coming from Brantford.

Transit Options
There is an hourly shuttle bus from John C. Munro International Airport to hotels in downtown Hamilton.

Hamilton’s municipal transit system (HSR) also services the airport. Note this service includes a special taxi connection.

See Hamilton International Airport for details.

Find further information at sustainability.mcmaster.ca

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SHUTTLE BUS

We conveniently offer shuttle bus services for students, staff, and faculty members.

From Toronto, Oakville, Burlington (Central Campus)

  1. Travel westbound on the QEW or Highway 407
  2. In Burlington, take Highway 403 to downtown Hamilton
  3. Exit Highway 403 at the Main Street West off ramp
  4. At the traffic signal turn left on to Main Street West, and then:

For South Campus, Science & Engineering buildings, or the McMaster University Medical Centre
Continue along Main Street West to Emerson Street and turn right at the Main Street West entrance onto the McMaster campus.

For West Campus, Alumni offices, West Quad student residences, or the Campus Services Buildings

Continue along Main Street West and turn right onto Cootes Drive. Take the off ramp on your right onto the McMaster campus.

For Central Campus, the McMaster University Student Centre, or North Quad student residences
After turning left onto Main Street West, turn immediately right on Newton Avenue. As this street crosses King Street it becomes Sterling Street. Proceed up Sterling Street onto the McMaster campus.

From the Niagara Peninsula

  1. Follow the QEW over the Burlington Skyway Bridge as though going to Toronto.
  2. Take Highway 403 toward Hamilton and exit as described in the directions for coming from Toronto.
  3. At the traffic signal turn left on to Main Street West, and then:

For South Campus, Science & Engineering buildings, or the McMaster University Medical Centre
Continue along Main Street West to Emerson Street and turn right at the Main Street West entrance onto the McMaster campus.

For West Campus, Alumni offices, West Quad student residences, or the Campus Services Buildings

Continue along Main Street West and turn right onto Cootes Drive. Take the off ramp on your right onto the McMaster campus.

For Central Campus, the McMaster University Student Centre, or North Quad student residences
After turning left onto Main Street West, turn immediately right on Newton Avenue. As this street crosses King Street it becomes Sterling Street. Proceed up Sterling Street onto the McMaster campus.

From Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge

  1. Take Highway 401 to Highway 6 South.
  2. From Highway 6, exit on Highway 403 toward Hamilton.
  3. Exit Highway 403 at the Main Street West off ramp
  4. At the traffic signal turn left on to Main Street West, and then:

For South Campus, Science & Engineering buildings, or the McMaster University Medical Centre
Continue along Main Street West to Emerson Street and turn right at the Main Street West entrance onto the McMaster campus.

For West Campus, Alumni offices, West Quad student residences, or the Campus Services Buildings

Continue along Main Street West and turn right onto Cootes Drive. Take the off ramp on your right onto the McMaster campus.

For Central Campus, the McMaster University Student Centre, or North Quad student residences
After turning left onto Main Street West, turn immediately right on Newton Avenue. As this street crosses King Street it becomes Sterling Street. Proceed up Sterling Street onto the McMaster campus.

From Brantford And London

  1. From Brantford and London travel on Highway 403 to the Aberdeen Avenue exit.
  2. Turn left at the first traffic signal and proceed along Longwood Road
  3. Turn left onto Main Street West
  4. Follow detailed directions for coming from Toronto to appropriate campus entrance.