Regional travel and One Fare
Transfer between the TTC and other transit agencies to travel across the region.
Ontario’s One Fare Program allows eligible customers to pay once when connecting between the TTC and participating transit agencies.
For TTC-only fares and transfers, visit Fares and passes.
On this page:
- PRESTO and regional travel
- Ontario One Fare Program
- How One Fare works with Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit
- How One Fare works with GO Transit
- TTC-operated buses into Mississauga and York Region
- Who can use One Fare
- Fare capping, passes and regional travel
- Frequently asked questions
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
- GO Transit
- Hamilton Street Railway
- MiWay
- Oakville Transit
- OC Transpo
- TTC
- UP Express
- York Region Transit
Please note: PRESTO in mobile wallet is not accepted on OC Transpo.
Visit the PRESTO website for information about fares with other transit agencies.
Ontario One Fare Program
With Ontario’s One Fare Program, customers can pay one fare when transferring between the TTC and participating transit agencies.
One Fare applies when transferring between the TTC and:
- Brampton Transit
- Durham Region Transit
- GO Transit
- MiWay
- York Region Transit
One Fare applies when you pay with:
- PRESTO card
- PRESTO in mobile wallet
- Interac® Debit or credit card (including mobile wallet)
One Fare does not apply when you pay with:
- Cash
- PRESTO Ticket
Your tapped payment method is your Proof-of-Payment. Monthly fare capping applies only to eligible TTC trips. TTC and regional transit agency fare caps are separate, and only trips that start on the TTC count toward the TTC monthly fare cap.
For more information about Proof-of-Payment, visit Proof-of-Payment and fare inspection.
How One Fare works with Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit
Pay your fare using a PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, Interac® Debit or credit card (including mobile wallet).
When transferring, tap using the same payment method, card, or device you used to start your trip.
You will receive your free transfer and will not be charged another fare if you are within two hours of your first tap on the TTC.
Continue to tap using the same payment method, card, or device when transferring to other transit vehicles during your journey. Your tapped payment method is your Proof-of-Payment.
If your trip starts on the TTC, the paid TTC trip may count toward your TTC monthly fare cap. If your trip starts on another transit agency and you transfer to the TTC for free through One Fare, that TTC transfer does not count as a paid TTC trip toward the TTC monthly fare cap.
How One Fare works with GO Transit
Pay your fare using a PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, or Interac® Debit/credit card (including mobile wallet).
When transferring to the TTC, tap using your original payment method on a PRESTO reader.
You will receive your free transfer and will not be charged another TTC fare if you are within the applicable transfer window.
When transferring from the TTC to GO Transit, you will be reimbursed for the TTC portion of your fare if you are within two hours of your first tap on the TTC.
You will then receive free transfers for up to three hours from your first tap onto GO Transit.
When travelling on GO Transit, tap off when you get to your destination unless you have a default trip set.
If your trip starts on the TTC, the paid TTC trip counts toward your TTC monthly fare cap. If you transfer to the TTC from GO Transit for free through One Fare, that TTC transfer does not count as a paid TTC trip toward the TTC monthly fare cap.
Customers paying their TTC fare using a TTC pass do not receive any additional discounts when transferring to GO Transit.
TTC-operated buses into Mississauga and York Region
Tap your PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, or Interac® Debit/credit card (including mobile wallet) on a PRESTO reader when boarding a TTC bus or streetcar, or at a fare gate when entering a station.
Your two-hour transfer will be automatically applied.
When exiting a TTC-operated bus in Mississauga or York Region, tap your original payment method again.
You will not be charged a MiWay or YRT fare if you are within two hours of your first tap on the TTC.
When transferring to another MiWay or YRT bus, tap your original payment method again, even if you are still within your two-hour transfer window.
Continue to tap your original payment method as required. If your trip starts on the TTC, the first paid TTC trip counts toward your TTC monthly fare cap. Regional taps and free One Fare transfers do not count as additional paid TTC trips toward the TTC monthly fare cap.
Who can use One Fare
The One Fare Program applies to:
- Adults
- Youth
- Post-secondary students
- Seniors
- Fair Pass customers*
Children 12 and under always travel for free on the TTC.
Customers using a discount fare must use a PRESTO card or PRESTO in mobile wallet with the appropriate discount fare type set.
*Fair Pass customers receive the TTC Fair Pass fare when starting their trip on the TTC and can transfer for free to a participating transit agency within the transfer window. If you start your trip with another participating agency, you pay that agency's adult fare and can transfer for free to the TTC within the transit window.
Fare capping, passes, and regional travel
Monthly fare capping applies only to eligible TTC trips. TTC and regional transit agency fare caps are separate.
Only trips that start on the TTC and are paid with the same eligible payment method count toward the TTC monthly fare cap. Free transfers to the TTC through Ontario's One Fare Program do not count as paid TTC trips toward the TTC monthly fare cap.
Most TTC monthly passes were discontinued on August 31, 2026. Adult 12-Month Passes and Post-Secondary Student Monthly Passes are still available.
Customers with an Adult 12-Month Pass or TTC Post-Secondary Monthly Pass receive a free transfer when connecting to MiWay, Brampton Transit, York Region Transit, or Durham Region Transit.
On return trips to Toronto, customers pay the fare of the transit agency where they board and receive a free transfer to the TTC using their eligible TTC pass or original payment method.
Customers with a monthly pass for Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay or York Region Transit receive a free transfer when they connect to the TTC.
On return trips starting in Toronto, customers 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 TTC pass do not receive any additional discounts when transferring to GO Transit.
Customers who regularly connect between the TTC and GO Transit, MiWay, Brampton Transit, York Region Transit or Durham Region Transit may want to compare single-ride fares with pass options to determine which fare option is best for their travel needs.
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 are travelling on a TTC bus that crosses into Mississauga or York Region, you will need to pay your MiWay or YRT fare by cash, Interac® Debit or credit card.
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Can I use my debit or credit card for One Fare?
Yes. You can use Interac® Debit or credit card (including mobile wallet) for One Fare.
You must use the same payment method, card, or device you used for your first tap when transferring. If you use a different payment method, card, or device, you may be charged another fare.
When travelling on GO Transit, tap off when you get to your destination unless you have a default trip set.
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Do I still need to tap when transferring between agencies, even though the fare is free?
Yes. You must tap your PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, Interac® Debit or credit card each time you transfer, board a vehicle, or enter a station.
Your tap confirms your Proof-of-Payment and helps apply the correct transfer or fare. Customers travelling on a TTC-operated bus into Mississauga or York Region must also tap when exiting the bus.
When travelling on GO Transit, tap off when you get to your destination unless you have a default trip set.
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How will a fare inspector know I paid my fare if I used a free transfer?
A fare inspector can verify your tapping history and transfer taps. Your tapped payment method is your Proof-of-Payment.
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Does One Fare count toward monthly fare capping?
Only paid trips that start on the TTC count toward the TTC monthly fare cap. If you transfer to the TTC for free through Ontario’s One Fare Program, that TTC transfer does not count as a paid TTC trip toward the TTC monthly fare cap.
TTC and regional transit agency fare caps are separate.
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Do I still need to tap when transferring after reaching the TTC monthly fare cap?
Yes. You must continue to tap your original payment method when boarding a vehicle, entering a station or transferring as required. Your tap confirms your Proof-of-Payment and helps apply the correct transfer or fare.
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Why didn’t I get my free transfer when I transferred at a TTC subway station?
If your PRESTO card has a negative balance, the PRESTO readers on TTC fare gates may decline the free transfer. To help avoid this, make sure your PRESTO card balance is higher than $0.00.
You can add funds to your card instantly:
- Using the Load Now option in the PRESTO app
- At a Fare Vending Machine at any TTC subway station
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Does Ontario’s One Fare Program work on TransHelp in Peel Region?
Yes. You can transfer to and from the TTC and TransHelp for free through Ontario’s One Fare Program.
TransHelp customers in Peel Region only pay their TransHelp fare when transferring to or from Humber College, Kipling Station or GO Transit transfer locations.
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What happens when my transfer window expires?
You will be charged another fare and a new transfer window will be applied to your payment method.
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What do I do if I think I was charged twice for a trip between TTC and another transit agency?
If you think you were charged twice in error, contact TTC Customer Service at 416-393-3030 or submit an enquiry through the Service Complaint Form.