Bus 171 in Toronto links Mount Dennis Garage and Alliance Ave at Jane St. The route is 6.2 km long with 17 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 14 minutes. On a weekday it runs 55 trips in one direction, and 65 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 171 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Mount Dennis Garage → Alliance Ave at Jane St |
| End → start | Alliance Ave at Jane St → Mount Dennis Garage |
| Route length | 6.2 km / 6.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 17 / 23 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 14 minutes |
| Trips per day | 55 on weekdays, 65 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 25 · midday 25–30 · weekend 16–20 |
| First / last trip from «Mount Dennis Garage» | 00:18 / 23:58 |
| First / last trip from «Alliance Ave at Jane St» | 00:11 / 23:51 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 171
Outbound: Mount Dennis Garage → Alliance Ave at Jane St
This direction has 17 stops and runs 6.2 km. The route passes Industry St at Ray Ave, Trethewey Dr at Todd Baylis Blvd South Side, Mount Dennis Station, Black Creek Dr at Photography Dr. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Dennis Garage | 0.2 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Industry St at Ray Ave | 0.8 km | |
| 3 | Industry St at Bertal Rd South Side | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Industry St at Todd Baylis Blvd | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | Trethewey Dr at Todd Baylis Blvd South Side | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | Black Creek Dr at Eglinton Ave West | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | Keelesdale Rd at Eglinton Ave West | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | Mount Dennis Station | 3.3 km | |
| 9 | Keelesdale Rd at Eglinton Ave West | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | Eglinton Ave West at Black Creek Dr | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | Black Creek Dr at Photography Dr | 4.3 km | |
| 12 | Humber Blvd at Weston Rd West Side | 4.6 km | |
| 13 | Humber Blvd at Louvain St | 4.9 km | |
| 14 | Humber Blvd at Cliff St | 5.2 km | |
| 15 | 400 Alliance Ave | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | Alliance Ave at Rockcliffe Blvd | 5.7 km | |
| 17 | Alliance Ave at Jane St | 6.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Alliance Ave at Jane St → Mount Dennis Garage
This direction has 23 stops and runs 6.9 km. The route passes Jane St at Outlook Ave, Rockcliffe Blvd at Caesar Ave South Side, Louvain St at Humber Blvd, Eglinton Ave West at Photography Dr. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliance Ave at Jane St | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Jane St at Outlook Ave | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Jane St at Lambton Ave | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Lambton Ave at Beechwood Ave East Side | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Rockcliffe Blvd at Lambton Ave South Side | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Rockcliffe Blvd at Outlook Ave | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | Rockcliffe Blvd at Caesar Ave South Side | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Rockcliffe Blvd at Alliance Ave | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | 425 Alliance Ave | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | Cliff St at Alliance Ave North Side | 2.2 km | |
| 11 | Cliff St at Cordella Ave | 2.4 km | |
| 12 | Louvain St at Humber Blvd | 2.7 km | |
| 13 | Humber Blvd at Weston Rd | 3.0 km | |
| 14 | Black Creek Dr at Photography Dr | 3.3 km | |
| 15 | Keelesdale Rd at Eglinton Ave West | 3.8 km | |
| 16 | Mount Dennis Station | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Eglinton Ave West at Photography Dr | 4.0 km | |
| 18 | Eglinton Ave West at Weston Rd | 5.4 km | |
| 19 | Weston Rd at Oxford Dr | 5.7 km | |
| 20 | Weston Rd at Ray Ave | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | Ray Ave at Bartonville Ave East | 6.0 km | |
| 22 | 109 Industry St | 6.5 km | |
| 23 | Mount Dennis Garage | 6.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 55 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 65 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mount Dennis Garage» | 00:18 — 23:58 | 00:18 — 23:58 |
| From «Alliance Ave at Jane St» | 00:11 — 23:51 | 00:11 — 23:51 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 25 minutes; midday every 25–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–30; on weekends every 16–20 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 3.35 $. The same fare applies to streetcars, buses and the subway in Toronto.
A cash fare is $3.35 and covers one ride only. Paying with a PRESTO card, debit or credit card costs $3.30 and includes two hours of unlimited transfers. A day pass is $13.50, a monthly adult pass $156.00. Transfers within 120 minutes are free. The two-hour transfer applies only to fares paid by card; a cash fare covers a single ride. An unlimited monthly pass costs $156.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 171 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mount Dennis Garage the first is at 00:18 and the last at 23:58. From Alliance Ave at Jane St they are 00:11 and 23:51.
How long does the trip from Mount Dennis Garage to Alliance Ave at Jane St take?
About 14 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
17 outbound and 23 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 171 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 65 trips in one direction, running from Mount Dennis Garage between 00:18 and 23:58.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Toronto buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Fares — Toronto Transit Commission, Fares & passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Toronto Open Data).