Streetcar 509 in Toronto links Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr and Union Station. The route is 4.1 km long with 12 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 22 minutes. On a weekday it runs 130 trips in one direction, and 138 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Streetcar |
|---|---|
| Route number | 509 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr → Union Station |
| End → start | Union Station → Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr |
| Route length | 4.1 km / 4.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 12 / 13 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 22 minutes |
| Trips per day | 130 on weekdays, 138 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9 · midday 9 · weekend 5–10 |
| First / last trip from «Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr» | 00:06 / 23:56 |
| First / last trip from «Union Station» | 00:05 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Streetcar 509
Outbound: Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr → Union Station
This direction has 12 stops and runs 4.1 km. The route passes Manitoba Dr at Strachan Ave, Fleet St at Bastion St, Queens Quay West at Bathurst St East Side Billy Bishop Airport, Queens Quay West at Lower Spadina Ave East Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr | 0.4 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Manitoba Dr at Strachan Ave | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Fleet St at Fort York Blvd East Side | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Fleet St at Bastion St | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | Fleet St at Bathurst St | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | Queens Quay West at Bathurst St East Side Billy Bishop Airport | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way East Side | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | Queens Quay West at Lower Spadina Ave East Side | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | Queens Quay West at Rees St | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | Queens Quay West at Harbourfront Centre | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Union Station | 4.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Union Station → Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr
This direction has 13 stops and runs 4.5 km. The route passes Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station, Queens Quay West at Rees St West Side, Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way West Side, Fleet St at Bathurst St West Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Queens Quay West at Harbourfront Centre | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Queens Quay West at Rees St West Side | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | Queens Quay West at Lower Spadina Ave West Side | 1.9 km | |
| 6 | Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way West Side | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | Bathurst St at Queens Quay West North Side Billy Bishop Airport | 2.5 km | |
| 8 | Fleet St at Bathurst St West Side | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Fleet St at Bastion St West Side | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Fleet St at Fort York Blvd West Side | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | Manitoba Dr at Strachan Ave West Side | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | Exhibition Loop | 4.2 km | |
| 13 | Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr | 4.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 130 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 138 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr» | 00:06 — 23:56 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
| From «Union Station» | 00:05 — 23:55 | 00:08 — 23:58 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak cars run every 9 minutes; midday every 9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9–10; on weekends every 5–10 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 streetcar 509 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr the first is at 00:06 and the last at 23:56. From Union Station they are 00:05 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr to Union Station take?
About 22 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
12 outbound and 13 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does streetcar 509 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 138 trips in one direction, running from Exhibition Loop at Manitoba Dr between 00:00 and 23:50.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Toronto streetcars 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).