Bus 954 in Toronto links Don Valley Station and Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East. The route is 21.3 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 59 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 954 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Don Valley Station → Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East |
| End → start | Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East → Don Valley Station |
| Route length | 21.3 km / 21.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 59 minutes |
| Trips per day | 36 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 11 · midday 12 |
| First / last trip from «Don Valley Station» | 06:04 / 18:43 |
| First / last trip from «Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East» | 06:26 / 18:53 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 954
Outbound: Don Valley Station → Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East
This direction has 38 stops and runs 21.3 km. The route passes Don Mills Rd at Green Belt Dr North Side, Lawrence Ave East at Midland Ave East Side, Lawrence Ave East at Morningside Ave, Lawrence Ave East at Meadowvale Rd East Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Valley Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Don Mills Rd at Green Belt Dr North Side | 1.2 km | |
| 3 | Don Mills Rd at Lawrence Ave East | 2.3 km | |
| 4 | Lawrence Ave East at The Donway East | 2.5 km | |
| 5 | Lawrence Ave East at Railside Rd (West) East Side | 3.9 km | |
| 6 | Lawrence Ave East at Victoria Park Ave | 5.0 km | |
| 7 | Lawrence Ave East at Pharmacy Ave | 5.5 km | |
| 8 | Lawrence Ave East at Warden Ave | 6.3 km | |
| 9 | Lawrence Ave East at Birchmount Rd | 7.1 km | |
| 10 | Lawrence Ave East at Kennedy Rd East Side | 8.1 km | |
| 11 | Lawrence Ave East at Midland Ave East Side | 8.9 km | |
| 12 | Lawrence Ave E at Valparaiso Ave Scarborough General Hospital | 10.3 km | |
| 13 | Lawrence Ave East at Markham Rd | 12.1 km | |
| 14 | Lawrence Ave East at Greencrest Circt East Side | 12.3 km | |
| 15 | Lawrence Ave East at Fortune Gate East Side | 12.6 km | |
| 16 | Lawrence Ave East at Scarborough Golf Club Rd | 12.9 km | |
| 17 | Lawrence Ave East at Orton Park Rd | 13.8 km | |
| 18 | Lawrence Ave East at Galloway Rd | 14.5 km | |
| 19 | Lawrence Ave East at Kingston Rd | 15.0 km | |
| 20 | Lawrence Ave East at Morningside Ave | 15.4 km | |
| 21 | Lawrence Ave East at Ling Rd | 15.7 km | |
| 22 | Lawrence Ave East at Homestead Rd | 15.9 km | |
| 23 | Lawrence Ave East at Manse Rd East Side | 16.2 km | |
| 24 | Lawrence Ave East at Valia Rd | 16.6 km | |
| 25 | Lawrence Ave East at Megan Ave | 16.7 km | |
| 26 | Lawrence Ave East at Morning Dew Rd | 16.9 km | |
| 27 | Lawrence Ave East at Bennett Rd | 17.1 km | |
| 28 | Lawrence Ave East at Beechgrove Dr | 17.4 km | |
| 29 | Lawrence Ave East at Meadowvale Rd East Side | 17.9 km | |
| 30 | Lawrence Ave East at Paulander Ave | 18.2 km | |
| 31 | Lawrence Ave East at Cherryhill Ave | 18.4 km | |
| 32 | Lawrence Ave East at Centennial Rd East Side | 18.7 km | |
| 33 | Lawrence Ave East at Bridgeport Dr | 19.2 km | |
| 34 | Lawrence Ave East at Port Union Rd | 19.6 km | |
| 35 | Rouge Hill GO Station Loop | 20.1 km | |
| 36 | Lawrence Ave East at Stotts Ter | 20.4 km | |
| 37 | Lawrence Ave East at Opposite Walkway to Ridgewood Rd | 20.9 km | |
| 38 | Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East | 21.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East → Don Valley Station
This direction has 38 stops and runs 21.0 km. The route passes Lawrence Ave East at Walkway to Ridgewood Rd, Lawrence Ave East at Beechgrove Dr West Side, Lawrence Ave East at Galloway Rd, Lawrence Ave East at Kennedy Rd West Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lawrence Ave East at Walkway to Ridgewood Rd | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Lawrence Ave East at Stotts Ter West Side | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Lawrence Ave East at East Ave – Rouge Hill GO Station | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Lawrence Ave East at Port Union Rd West Side | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | Lawrence Ave East at Charlottetown Blvd West Side | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | Lawrence Ave East at Centennial Rd | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Lawrence Ave East at Bathgate Dr West Side | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | Lawrence Ave East at Goldberry Sq | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Lawrence Ave East at Meadowvale Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | Lawrence Ave East at Beechgrove Dr West Side | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Lawrence Ave East at Bennett Rd | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Lawrence Ave East at Flerimac Rd | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Lawrence Ave East at Fern Meadow Rd | 4.5 km | |
| 15 | Lawrence Ave East at Manse Rd West Side | 5.0 km | |
| 16 | Lawrence Ave East at West Hill Dr | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | Lawrence Ave East at Collinsgrove Rd | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | Lawrence Ave East at Morningside Ave | 5.8 km | |
| 19 | Lawrence Ave East at Kingston Rd | 5.9 km | |
| 20 | Lawrence Ave East at Galloway Rd | 6.6 km | |
| 21 | Lawrence Ave East at Orton Park Rd | 7.3 km | |
| 22 | Lawrence Ave East at Scarborough Golf Club Rd | 8.2 km | |
| 23 | Lawrence Ave East at Fortune Gate | 8.6 km | |
| 24 | Lawrence Ave East at Greenholm Circt | 8.8 km | |
| 25 | Lawrence Ave East at Markham Rd | 9.0 km | |
| 26 | Lawrence Ave East at Valparaiso Ave Scarborough General Hospital | 10.8 km | |
| 27 | Lawrence Ave East at Brockley Dr | 12.1 km | |
| 28 | Lawrence Ave East at Midland Ave West Side | 12.4 km | |
| 29 | Lawrence Ave East at Kennedy Rd West Side | 13.2 km | |
| 30 | Lawrence Ave East at Birchmount Rd | 14.0 km | |
| 31 | Lawrence Ave East at Warden Ave | 14.8 km | |
| 32 | Lawrence Ave East at Pharmacy Ave | 15.7 km | |
| 33 | Lawrence Ave East at Victoria Park Ave | 16.1 km | |
| 34 | Lawrence Ave East at Underhill Dr | 17.3 km | |
| 35 | Lawrence Ave East at The Donway East | 18.6 km | |
| 36 | Don Mills Rd at Lawrence Ave East South Side | 19.0 km | |
| 37 | Don Mills Rd at Barber Greene Rd South Side | 19.9 km | |
| 38 | Don Valley Station | 21.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 36 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Don Valley Station» | 06:04 — 18:43 | — — — |
| From «Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East» | 06:26 — 18:53 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11 minutes; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12.
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 954 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Don Valley Station the first is at 06:04 and the last at 18:43. From Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East they are 06:26 and 18:53.
How long does the trip from Don Valley Station to Starspray Loop at Lawrence Ave East take?
About 59 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 954 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).