Bus 985 in Toronto links Don Mills Station and Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East. The route is 15.1 km long with 27 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 985 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Don Mills Station → Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East |
| End → start | Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East → Don Mills Station |
| Route length | 15.1 km / 15.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 27 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 48 minutes |
| Trips per day | 36 on weekdays one way (28 on weekdays → Don Mills Station) |
| Frequency | peak 1–19 · midday 12–17 |
| First / last trip from «Don Mills Station» | 06:19 / 18:54 |
| First / last trip from «Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East» | 06:00 / 17:59 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 985
Outbound: Don Mills Station → Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East
This direction has 27 stops and runs 15.1 km. The route passes Sheppard Ave East at Consumers Rd East Side, Sheppard Ave East at Kennedy Rd, Sheppard Ave East at Markham Rd, Sheppard Ave East at Grand Marshall Dr. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mills Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sheppard Ave East at Consumers Rd East Side | 1.5 km | |
| 3 | Sheppard Ave East at Victoria Park Ave East Side | 2.3 km | |
| 4 | Sheppard Ave East at Pharmacy Ave | 2.6 km | |
| 5 | Sheppard Ave East at Warden Ave | 3.5 km | |
| 6 | Sheppard Ave East at Birchmount Rd | 4.3 km | |
| 7 | Sheppard Ave East at Allanford Rd | 4.7 km | |
| 8 | Sheppard Ave East at Kennedy Rd | 5.1 km | |
| 9 | Sheppard Ave East at Reidmount Ave – Agincourt GO Station | 5.4 km | |
| 10 | Sheppard Ave East at Midland Ave | 5.9 km | |
| 11 | Sheppard Ave East at Brimley Rd East Side | 6.9 km | |
| 12 | Sheppard Ave East at McCowan Rd | 7.6 km | |
| 13 | Sheppard Ave East at Havenview Rd | 8.4 km | |
| 14 | Sheppard Ave East at Markham Rd | 9.2 km | |
| 15 | Sheppard Ave East at Progress Ave | 9.6 km | |
| 16 | Sheppard Ave East at Lapsley Rd East Side | 10.2 km | |
| 17 | Sheppard Ave East at Neilson Rd | 11.0 km | |
| 18 | Sheppard Ave East at Breckon Gate | 11.9 km | |
| 19 | Sheppard Ave East at Morningside Ave | 12.5 km | |
| 20 | Sheppard Ave East at Grand Marshall Dr | 12.9 km | |
| 21 | Opposite 8270 Sheppard Ave East | 13.2 km | |
| 22 | Sheppard Ave East at Conlins Rd East Side | 13.5 km | |
| 23 | Sheppard Ave East at Rouge River Dr | 13.6 km | |
| 24 | Sheppard Ave East at Ecopark Gate East Side | 13.9 km | |
| 25 | Sheppard Ave East at Dean Park Rd | 14.2 km | |
| 26 | Sheppard Ave East at Idagrove Gate | 14.6 km | |
| 27 | Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East | 15.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East → Don Mills Station
This direction has 29 stops and runs 15.3 km. The route passes Sheppard Ave East at Meadowvale Rd West Side, 8270 Sheppard Ave East, Sheppard Ave East at Washburn Way, Sheppard Ave East at Midland Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sheppard Ave East at Meadowvale Rd West Side | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Sheppard Ave East at Idagrove Gate | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Sheppard Ave East at Rouge River Dr (East) | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Sheppard Ave East at Ecopark Gate | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | 8800 Sheppard Ave East | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Sheppard Ave East at Conlins Rd | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | 8270 Sheppard Ave East | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | Sheppard Ave East at Water Tower Gate | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | 8150 Sheppard Ave East | 2.3 km | |
| 11 | Sheppard Ave East at Morningside Ave West Side | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | Sheppard Ave East at Brenyon Way West Side | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Sheppard Ave East at Neilson Rd | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | Sheppard Ave East at Washburn Way | 4.9 km | |
| 15 | Sheppard Ave East at Malvern St | 5.5 km | |
| 16 | Sheppard Ave East at Markham Rd West Side | 6.0 km | |
| 17 | Sheppard Ave East at Shorting Rd | 6.7 km | |
| 18 | Sheppard Ave East at McCowan Rd | 7.5 km | |
| 19 | Sheppard Ave East at Brimley Rd | 8.3 km | |
| 20 | Sheppard Ave East at Midland Ave | 9.3 km | |
| 21 | Sheppard Ave East at Reidmount Ave – Agincourt GO Station | 9.7 km | |
| 22 | Sheppard Ave East at Kennedy Rd | 10.0 km | |
| 23 | Sheppard Ave East at Allanford Rd | 10.5 km | |
| 24 | Sheppard Ave East at Birchmount Rd | 10.8 km | |
| 25 | Sheppard Ave East at Warden Ave | 11.6 km | |
| 26 | Sheppard Ave East at Pharmacy Ave | 12.5 km | |
| 27 | Sheppard Ave East at Victoria Park Ave West Side | 12.9 km | |
| 28 | Sheppard Ave East at Brian Dr West Side | 13.7 km | |
| 29 | Don Mills Station | 15.2 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 Mills Station» | 06:19 — 18:54 | — — — |
| From «Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East» | 06:00 — 17:59 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 1–19 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 12–17 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–18.
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 985 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Don Mills Station the first is at 06:19 and the last at 18:54. From Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East they are 06:00 and 17:59.
How long does the trip from Don Mills Station to Meadowvale Loop at Sheppard Ave East take?
About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
27 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 985 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).