Buses, Trains, Taxi
If you don't have access to a car, getting around Peel and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) can be challenging and time consuming. This may mean changing buses from one transit to another and transferring to a subway or a GO train depending on your trip plan.
Spend some time in your first few days exploring the public transportation system in Peel and around the GTA.
It is best use the trip planner on the transit websites (see resources below) or to call the transit system to get a detailed trip itinerary that tells you where and what time to catch your bus, where to get off and transfer, how long your trip will take, walking directions and much more.
Buses
Mississauga Transit has bus routes that will take you around the City of Mississauga, into Brampton and to the Islington subway in Toronto. For information on bus routes, fares, and maps to help you get around visit:
- Mississauga Transit or call 905-615-INFO (905-615-4636)
Brampton Transit bus will take you from Brampton to Mississauga, Caledon and connect you with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The bus will also take you directly to the GO Bus station so you can travel into Toronto or around the GTA. For information on bus routes, fares and maps visit:
- Brampton Transit or call 905-874-2999
Underground Trains (subway)
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway is located in Toronto, a short trip from Mississauga. Mississauga Transit has a bus that will take you directly to the Islington subway station. Once you are on the subway line, you can travel easily around the City of Toronto. For more information on the subway system including fares, maps, schedules and routes, visit the TTC website.
GO Transit
GO Transit is a public transportation system with trains and buses to take you from cities in Peel and across the GTA. There are several GO Stations located in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. Mississauga Transit provides a direct shuttle service to three GO Stations in the city. The GO Transit website provides a complete list of stations, fares, schedules and maps.
Greyhound Bus
For travelling out of town, the Greyhound bus is a good option.
TransHelp
TransHelp is a transit service for people living in Peel who regularly use a wheelchair due to functional mobility problems, or are physically unable to board public transit vehicles.
Fares
It is important to note that each transit system has its own fare; however, integrated fares between transit systems may be available. Monthly passes are available for a flat fee. Lower rates are available for seniors and students but you must provide identification to prove your status.
Resources
Taxi Cab
If you need to go somewhere quickly, you can hire a taxi cab. You can call a taxi company and ask them to pick you up at the address you give them. You can even ask them to pick you up at a specific time.
To find a taxi cab, check the local Yellow Pages Directory under "Taxis" (Mississauga or Brampton). You may be asked for the passenger’s name, pickup address, the address where you are going, and the number of the telephone that you are calling from.
You can also flag down a taxi in the street. Stand on the sidewalk and wave at a taxi that has no passengers in it, when it comes towards you. Please note, only a car with a lighted roof sign will stop for passengers on the street.
If you know the name of a local taxi company, you can look up the telephone number on the Canada 411 web site, under “Find a Business”.
The price appears on a meter in the front beside the driver. The meter will display a minimum charge when you get in the car. You can ask the taxi company how much the trip will cost when you call, or you can ask the driver before you get in the car. Taxi service is more expensive than public transportation. Use it only when necessary.