Bus 13 in Toronto links Eglinton Station and Elm St at University Ave East Side. The route is 6.8 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 51 trips in one direction, and 42 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 13 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Eglinton Station → Elm St at University Ave East Side |
| End → start | Elm St at University Ave East Side → Eglinton Station |
| Route length | 6.6 km / 7.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 27 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 51 on weekdays, 42 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–25 · midday 25 · weekend 21–30 |
| First / last trip from «Eglinton Station» | 00:00 / 23:35 |
| First / last trip from «Elm St at University Ave East Side» | 00:23 / 23:58 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 13
Outbound: Eglinton Station → Elm St at University Ave East Side
This direction has 23 stops and runs 6.8 km. The route passes Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd, Oriole Pkwy at Kilbarry Rd South Side, Avenue Rd at Balmoral Ave, Avenue Rd at Elgin Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eglinton Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Oriole Pkwy at Eglinton Ave West South Side | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Oriole Pkwy at College View Ave South Side | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Oriole Pkwy at Tranmer Ave | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Oriole Pkwy at Chaplin Cres South Side | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Oriole Pkwy at Kilbarry Rd South Side | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | Oriole Pkwy at Gormley Ave | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | Avenue Rd at Lonsdale Rd South Side | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Avenue Rd at Heath St West | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Avenue Rd at St Clair Ave West | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | Avenue Rd at Balmoral Ave | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Avenue Rd at Edmund Ave | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | Avenue Rd at Cottingham St South Side | 3.8 km | |
| 15 | Avenue Rd at Dupont St | 4.1 km | |
| 16 | Avenue Rd at Davenport Rd | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Avenue Rd at Elgin Ave | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | Avenue Rd at Bloor St West | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | Queen’s Park at Charles St West – Museum Station | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | Queen’s Park Cres West at Hart House | 5.6 km | |
| 21 | University Ave at College St – Queen’s Park Station | 6.2 km | |
| 22 | University Ave at Gerrard St West | 6.4 km | |
| 23 | Elm St at University Ave East Side | 6.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Elm St at University Ave East Side → Eglinton Station
This direction has 27 stops and runs 7.6 km. The route passes Gerrard St West at Elizabeth St West Side, Avenue Rd at Bloor St West North Side, Avenue Rd at Balmoral Ave North Side, Oriole Pkwy at Frobisher Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm St at University Ave East Side | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Gerrard St West at Elizabeth St West Side | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Gerrard St East at University Ave | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | University Ave at College St – Queen’s Park Station | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Queen’s Park Cres East at Wellesley St West | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Queen’s Park Cres East at St Joseph St North Side | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Queen’s Park at Charles St West North Side – Museum Station | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | Avenue Rd at Bloor St West North Side | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | Avenue Rd at Boswell Ave | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Avenue Rd at Davenport Rd | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Avenue Rd at Dupont St | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | Avenue Rd at Cottingham St | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Avenue Rd at Edmund Ave North Side | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Avenue Rd at Balmoral Ave North Side | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | Avenue Rd at St Clair Ave West North Side | 4.1 km | |
| 16 | Avenue Rd at Heath St West | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Lonsdale Rd at Avenue Rd East Side | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | Oriole Pkwy at Gormley Ave | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Oriole Pkwy at Kilbarry Rd | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | Oriole Pkwy at Frobisher Ave | 5.4 km | |
| 21 | Chaplin Cres at Avenue Rd | 5.8 km | |
| 22 | Avenue Rd at College View Ave | 6.1 km | |
| 23 | Eglinton Ave West at Avenue Rd East Side | 6.4 km | |
| 24 | Eglinton Ave West at Oriole Pkwy East Side | 6.6 km | |
| 25 | Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd East Side | 6.9 km | |
| 26 | Eglinton Ave West at Duplex Ave | 7.1 km | |
| 27 | Eglinton Station | 7.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 51 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 42 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Eglinton Station» | 00:00 — 23:35 | 00:00 — 23:35 |
| From «Elm St at University Ave East Side» | 00:23 — 23:58 | 00:23 — 23:58 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–25 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 25 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 25; on weekends every 21–30 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 13 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Eglinton Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:35. From Elm St at University Ave East Side they are 00:23 and 23:58.
How long does the trip from Eglinton Station to Elm St at University Ave East Side take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 27 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 13 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 42 trips in one direction, running from Eglinton Station between 00:00 and 23:35.
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).