Regional Travel
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PRESTO and Regional Travel
Loaded funds on your PRESTO card can be used on the following transit agencies:
- Brampton Transit
- Burlington Transit
- Durham Region Transit (DRT)
- GO Transit
- Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
- MiWay
- Oakville Transit
- OC Transpo*
- Toronto Transit Commission
- UP Express
- York Region Transit (YRT)
* PRESTO in Mobile Wallet is NOT accepted on OC Transpo.
Visit the PRESTO website for information on fares with other transit agencies.
One Fare Program
The One Fare Program, the fare paid includes a two-hour transfer to Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit. The TTC fare will be discounted from your GO Transit trip, when you start your trip on the TTC. This program only applies when using a PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet or debit/credit card.
Note: Customers paying by cash, PRESTO Ticket, TTC ticket or token will not receive a free transfer. The free transfer is only available to customers who pay by PRESTO card, PRESTO in Google Wallet, debit or credit card.
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How it works – transferring to/from Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay, and York Region Transit
- Pay your fare using a PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, debit or credit card (physical or one in mobile wallet).
- When transferring, tap using your original method of payment on a PRESTO reader. You will receive your free transfer and won’t be charged another fare, as long as you are within two hours of your first tap on the TTC.
- Continue to tap using your original payment method again when transferring to other transit vehicles during your journey. Your tapped PRESTO card, PRESTO in Google Wallet, debit or credit card is your proof-of-payment.
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How it works – transferring to/from GO Transit
- Pay your fare using a PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, debit or credit card (physical or one in mobile wallet).
- Tap again when you are transferring
- When transferring to TTC, tap using your original method of payment on a PRESTO reader. You will receive your free transfer and won’t be charged another fare, as long as you are within two hours of your first tap on the TTC.
- When transferring to GO Transit, you will be reimbursed for the TTC portion of your fare, as long as you are within two-hours of your first tap. You will then receive free transfers for up to three hours from your first tap onto GO Transit.
- When traveling on GO Transit, tap off when you get to your destination, unless you have a default trip set.
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How it works – Traveling on a TTC-operated bus into Mississauga or York Region
- Tap your PRESTO card, PRESTO in Google Wallet, debit or credit card on a PRESTO reader when boarding a TTC bus, streetcar, or on a fare gate when entering a station to pay your TTC fare. Your two-hour transfer will be automatically applied to your card.
- When exiting your TTC-operated bus in Mississauga or York Region, you must tap your original method of payment again. You won’t be charged a MiWay or YRT fare as long as you are within two hours of your first tap on the TTC. This is the same process that happens today when TTC buses travel in Mississauga and York Region.
- When transferring to another MiWay or YRT bus, tap your original payment method again, even if you’re still within your two-hour transfer window. Your tapped PRESTO card, PRESTO in Google Wallet, debit or credit card is your proof-of-payment
This program applies to:
- Youth*
- Adults
- Post-Secondary Students *
- Seniors *
- TTC Fair Discount Pass customers*
Children 12 and under always travel for free on the TTC.
*Must use a PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet with appropriate concession set.
Monthly Passes
Customers with a TTC Monthly Pass will receive a free transfer when connecting to MiWay, Brampton Transit, York Region Transit, or Durham Region Transit. On return trips to Toronto, TTC Monthly Pass customers will pay the fare of the transit agency where they board and receive a free transfer to the TTC using their TTC Monthly Pass.
Customers with a monthly pass for Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay or York Region Transit will receive a free transfer when they connect to the TTC. On return trips starting in Toronto, customers will pay a single-ride TTC fare and receive a free transfer when connecting to the agency they have a monthly pass for.
Customers paying their TTC fare using a Monthly Pass will not receive any additional discounts when transferring to GO Transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use my PRESTO Ticket to pay my fare on other transit agencies that use PRESTO?
No. PRESTO Tickets can only be used to pay your fare on the TTC. If you’re travelling on a TTC bus that crosses into Mississauga or York Region, you’ll need to pay your Mi-Way or YRT fare by cash, or by debit/credit card.
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What do I do if I think I have been charged twice for a trip between TTC and another transit agency?
If you think you have been erroneously charged twice, please call TTC Customer Service at 416-393-3030 or submit an enquiry through our web form