Bus 18 in Toronto links Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station and Caledonia Station. The route is 6.0 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 19 minutes. On a weekday it runs 72 trips in one direction, and 54 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 18 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station → Caledonia Station |
| End → start | Caledonia Station → Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station |
| Route length | 6.0 km / 5.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 19 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 19 minutes |
| Trips per day | 72 on weekdays, 54 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12–22 · midday 13–22 · weekend 20–22 |
| First / last trip from «Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station» | 00:00 / 23:42 |
| First / last trip from «Caledonia Station» | 00:01 / 23:43 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 18
Outbound: Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station → Caledonia Station
This direction has 20 stops and runs 6.0 km. The route passes Dufferin St at Jane Osler Blvd – Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 240 Bridgeland Ave, Caledonia Rd at Orfus Rd South Side, Caledonia Rd at Glengrove Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dufferin St at Jane Osler Blvd – Yorkdale Shopping Centre | 1.0 km | |
| 3 | Bridgeland Ave at Dufferin St West Side | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | 100 Bridgeland Ave | 1.5 km | |
| 5 | 150 Bridgeland Ave | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | 240 Bridgeland Ave | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | Caledonia Rd at Bridgeland Ave South Side | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | Caledonia Rd at Cartwright Ave | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Caledonia Rd at Bentworth Ave | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | Caledonia Rd at Orfus Rd South Side | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | Caledonia Rd at Leswyn Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Caledonia Rd at Lawrence Ave West | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | Caledonia Rd at Playfair Ave | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | Caledonia Rd at Glengrove Ave | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | Caledonia Rd at Glencairn Ave | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | Caledonia Rd at Raitherm Rd South Side | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Caledonia Rd at Castlefield Ave | 5.2 km | |
| 18 | Caledonia Rd at Bowie Ave | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | Caledonia Rd at Eglinton Ave West | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | Caledonia Station | 6.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Caledonia Station → Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station
This direction has 19 stops and runs 5.9 km. The route passes Caledonia Rd at Bowie Ave North Side, Caledonia Rd at Glengrove Ave, Caledonia Rd at Orfus Rd, 227 Bridgeland Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caledonia Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Caledonia Rd at Bowie Ave North Side | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Caledonia Rd at Castlefield Ave | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Caledonia Rd at Raitherm Rd | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | Caledonia Rd at Glencairn Ave | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Caledonia Rd at Glengrove Ave | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | Caledonia Rd at Playfair Ave | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Caledonia Rd at Lawrence Ave West North Side | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Caledonia Rd at Leswyn Rd | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Caledonia Rd at Orfus Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | Caledonia Rd at Bentworth Ave | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | Caledonia Rd at Cartwright Ave | 3.6 km | |
| 13 | Caledonia Rd at Bridgeland Ave | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | 227 Bridgeland Ave | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | 111 Bridgeland Ave | 4.7 km | |
| 16 | 55 Bridgeland Ave | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | Bridgeland Ave at Dufferin St | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Yorkdale Rd at Yorkdale Mall (North Entrance) | 5.3 km | |
| 19 | Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station | 5.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 72 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 54 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station» | 00:00 — 23:42 | 00:00 — 23:42 |
| From «Caledonia Station» | 00:01 — 23:43 | 00:01 — 23:43 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–22 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 13–22 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–15; on weekends every 20–22 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 18 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:42. From Caledonia Station they are 00:01 and 23:43.
How long does the trip from Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station to Caledonia Station take?
About 19 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 19 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 18 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 54 trips in one direction, running from Yorkdale Rd at GO Terminal – Yorkdale Station between 00:00 and 23:42.
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).