Bus 78 in Toronto links York Mills Station and Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West). The route is 5.3 km long with 24 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 17 minutes. On a weekday it runs 50 trips in one direction, and 42 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 78 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | York Mills Station → Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) |
| End → start | Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) → York Mills Station |
| Route length | 5.2 km / 4.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 24 / 19 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 17 minutes |
| Trips per day | 50 on weekdays, 42 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–25 · midday 20–25 · weekend 25 |
| First / last trip from «York Mills Station» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West)» | 00:14 / 23:44 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 78
Outbound: York Mills Station → Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West)
This direction has 24 stops and runs 5.3 km. The route passes York Mills Rd at Old York Mills Rd, Tournament Dr at Upper Highland Cres West Side, 89 Upper Canada Dr, Toba Dr at Montressor Dr East Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York Mills Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | York Mills Rd at Old York Mills Rd | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | York Mills Rd at York Ridge Rd | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | York Mills Rd at Hedgewood Rd East Side | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Upper Highland Cres at Munro Blvd | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | Upper Highland Cres at Owen Blvd | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Tournament Dr at Upper Highland Cres West Side | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | Tournament Dr at The Links Rd | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | The Links Rd at Lord Seaton Rd | 2.1 km | |
| 10 | Lord Seaton Rd at Upper Canada Dr | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | Upper Canada Dr at Aldershot Cres | 2.5 km | |
| 12 | 89 Upper Canada Dr | 2.6 km | |
| 13 | Upper Canada Dr at Normandale Cres (West) | 2.9 km | |
| 14 | Upper Canada Dr at Fairmeadow Ave | 3.1 km | |
| 15 | Upper Canada Dr at Lord Seaton Rd East Side | 3.4 km | |
| 16 | Montressor Dr at Troon Crt | 3.8 km | |
| 17 | Toba Dr at Montressor Dr East Side | 4.0 km | |
| 18 | Toba Dr at Fifeshire Rd | 4.2 km | |
| 19 | 73 Fifeshire Rd | 4.5 km | |
| 20 | Fifeshire Rd at Caldy Crt North Side | 4.7 km | |
| 21 | Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (East) West Side | 4.8 km | |
| 22 | 32 Carluke Cres | 4.9 km | |
| 23 | 14 Carluke Cres | 5.0 km | |
| 24 | Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) | 5.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) → York Mills Station
This direction has 19 stops and runs 4.7 km. The route passes 72 Fifeshire Rd, Upper Canada Dr at Lord Seaton Rd (East), Upper Canada Dr at Lord Seaton Rd (West), Upper Highland Cres at Owen Blvd. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | 72 Fifeshire Rd | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Toba Dr at Fifeshire Rd West Side | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Toba Dr at Montressor Dr | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Montressor Dr at Troon Crt North Side | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | Upper Canada Dr at Lord Seaton Rd (East) | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Upper Canada Dr at Fairmeadow Ave | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Upper Canada Dr at Normandale Cres (West) | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | 88 Upper Canada Dr | 2.0 km | |
| 10 | Upper Canada Dr at Lord Seaton Rd (West) | 2.3 km | |
| 11 | Lord Seaton Rd at The Links Rd | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | The Links Rd at Tournament Dr | 2.8 km | |
| 13 | Tournament Dr at Upper Highland Cres | 3.1 km | |
| 14 | Upper Highland Cres at Owen Blvd | 3.4 km | |
| 15 | Upper Highland Cres at York Mills Rd | 3.7 km | |
| 16 | York Mills Rd at Old Yonge St | 3.9 km | |
| 17 | York Mills Rd at York Ridge Rd | 4.1 km | |
| 18 | York Mills Rd at Old York Mills Rd | 4.4 km | |
| 19 | York Mills Station | 4.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 50 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 42 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «York Mills Station» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
| From «Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West)» | 00:14 — 23:44 | 00:12 — 23:42 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–25 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 20–25 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20; on weekends every 25 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 78 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From York Mills Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:30. From Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) they are 00:14 and 23:44.
How long does the trip from York Mills Station to Carluke Cres at Fifeshire Rd (West) take?
About 17 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
24 outbound and 19 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 78 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 42 trips in one direction, running from York Mills Station between 00:00 and 23:30.
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).