Bus 16 in Toronto links Scarborough Centre Station and Warden Station. The route is 9.7 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 101 trips in one direction, and 77 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 16 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Scarborough Centre Station → Warden Station |
| End → start | Warden Station → Scarborough Centre Station |
| Route length | 9.5 km / 9.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 35 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 101 on weekdays, 77 on weekends one way (104 on weekdays → Scarborough Centre Station) |
| Frequency | peak 11–15 · midday 11–12 · weekend 12–15 |
| First / last trip from «Scarborough Centre Station» | 00:08 / 23:48 |
| First / last trip from «Warden Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 16
Outbound: Scarborough Centre Station → Warden Station
This direction has 35 stops and runs 9.7 km. The route passes McCowan Rd at Town Centre Crt South Side, McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East Scarborough General Hospital, Danforth Rd at Eglinton Ave East, Danforth Rd at Magnolia Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scarborough Centre Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | McCowan Rd at Town Centre Crt South Side | 0.8 km | |
| 3 | McCowan Rd at Ellesmere Rd South Side | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | McCowan Rd at Hurley Cres South Side | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | McCowan Rd at Brimorton Dr | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | McCowan Rd at Meldazy Dr (North) | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | McCowan Rd at Meldazy Dr (South) | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | McCowan Rd at St Andrews Rd | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | McCowan Rd at Benleigh Dr | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East Scarborough General Hospital | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | McCowan Rd at Hollyhedge Dr (North) South Side | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Danforth Rd at Barrymore Rd | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | Danforth Rd at Seminole Ave | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Danforth Rd at Tansley Ave South Side | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | Danforth Rd at Savarin St | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | 1290 Danforth Rd | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | Danforth Rd at Wetherby Dr | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | Danforth Rd at Eglinton Ave East | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Danforth Rd at Horton Blvd | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | Danforth Rd at Brimley Rd West Side | 5.3 km | |
| 21 | Danforth Rd at Neston Ave West Side | 5.5 km | |
| 22 | Danforth Rd at Falmouth Ave | 5.8 km | |
| 23 | Danforth Rd at Winter Ave | 6.0 km | |
| 24 | Danforth Rd at Wolfe Ave | 6.2 km | |
| 25 | Danforth Rd at Midland Ave | 6.5 km | |
| 26 | Danforth Rd at Magnolia Ave | 6.8 km | |
| 27 | Danforth Rd at Linden Ave | 7.0 km | |
| 28 | Danforth Rd at Hart Ave | 7.3 km | |
| 29 | Danforth Rd at St Clair Ave East | 7.5 km | |
| 30 | St Clair Ave East at Kennedy Rd | 7.7 km | |
| 31 | St Clair Ave East at Marsh Rd | 8.0 km | |
| 32 | St Clair Ave East at North Woodrow Blvd | 8.1 km | |
| 33 | St Clair Ave East at Birchmount Rd West Side | 8.5 km | |
| 34 | St Clair Ave East at Santamonica Blvd | 8.9 km | |
| 35 | Warden Station | 9.5 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Warden Station → Scarborough Centre Station
This direction has 30 stops and runs 9.4 km. The route passes St Clair Ave East at Santamonica Blvd, Danforth Rd at Linden Ave, Danforth Rd at Eglinton Ave East, McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East Scarborough General Hospital. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warden Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | St Clair Ave East at Santamonica Blvd | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | St Clair Ave East at Elfreda Blvd | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | St Clair Ave East at Birchmount Rd East Side | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | St Clair Ave East at North Woodrow Blvd | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | St Clair Ave East at Cotton Ave | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Danforth Rd at St Clair Ave East North Side | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Danforth Rd at Hart Ave | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | Danforth Rd at Linden Ave | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Danforth Rd at Magnolia Ave | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | Danforth Rd at Midland Ave East Side | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Danforth Rd at Gordonridge Pl East Side | 3.4 km | |
| 13 | Danforth Rd at Glenshephard Dr (West) | 3.7 km | |
| 14 | Danforth Rd at Tyne Crt | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | Danforth Rd at Brimley Rd | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | Danforth Rd at Eglinton Ave East | 4.5 km | |
| 17 | Danforth Rd at Trudelle St | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | Danforth Rd at Savarin St | 5.2 km | |
| 19 | Danforth Rd at Carslake Cres South | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | Danforth Rd at Seminole Ave North Side | 5.7 km | |
| 21 | Danforth Rd at Hollyhedge Dr South | 6.1 km | |
| 22 | McCowan Rd at Hollyhedge Dr (North) | 6.4 km | |
| 23 | McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East Scarborough General Hospital | 6.6 km | |
| 24 | McCowan Rd at Benleigh Dr | 6.9 km | |
| 25 | McCowan Rd at St Andrews Rd | 7.1 km | |
| 26 | McCowan Rd at Bellechasse St North Side | 7.2 km | |
| 27 | McCowan Rd at Brimorton Dr | 7.8 km | |
| 28 | McCowan Rd at Huronia Gate | 8.1 km | |
| 29 | McCowan Rd at Ellesmere Rd | 8.5 km | |
| 30 | Scarborough Centre Station | 9.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 101 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 77 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Scarborough Centre Station» | 00:08 — 23:48 | 00:07 — 23:47 |
| From «Warden Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:16 — 23:56 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–15 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 12–15 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 16 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Scarborough Centre Station the first is at 00:08 and the last at 23:48. From Warden Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Scarborough Centre Station to Warden Station take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
35 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 16 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 77 trips in one direction, running from Scarborough Centre Station between 00:07 and 23:47.
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).