Bus 36 in Toronto links Finch Ave West at Keele St and Finch Station. The route is 6.9 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 21 minutes. On a weekday it runs 240 trips in one direction, and 146 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 36 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Finch Ave West at Keele St → Finch Station |
| End → start | Finch Station → Finch Ave West at Keele St |
| Route length | 6.9 km / 7.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 21 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 21 minutes |
| Trips per day | 240 on weekdays, 146 on weekends one way (247 on weekdays → Finch Ave West at Keele St) |
| Frequency | peak 2–6 · midday 1–6 · weekend 4–10 |
| First / last trip from «Finch Ave West at Keele St» | 00:03 / 23:58 |
| First / last trip from «Finch Station» | 00:02 / 23:57 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 36
Outbound: Finch Ave West at Keele St → Finch Station
This direction has 23 stops and runs 6.9 km. The route passes Finch Ave West at Tangiers Rd East Side, Finch Ave West at Champagne Dr, 625 Finch Ave West, Finch Ave West at Clarkhill St. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finch Ave West at Keele St | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Finch Ave West at Tangiers Rd East Side | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Finch Ave West at Alexdon Rd East Side | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | 1183 Finch Ave West | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Finch Ave West at Chesswood Dr | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | 1111 Finch Ave West | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Finch Ave West at Champagne Dr | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | Finch Ave West at Dufferin St | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | 715 Finch Ave West | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | Finch Ave West at Wilmington Ave | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | 685 Finch Ave West | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | 625 Finch Ave West | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | Finch Ave West at Goldfinch Crt East Side | 3.4 km | |
| 14 | Finch Ave West at Virgilwood Dr – North York General Finch Branson Site | 3.7 km | |
| 15 | Finch Ave West at Bathurst St | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | Finch Ave West at Ancona St East Side | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | Finch Ave West at Clarkhill St | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | Finch Ave West at Senlac Rd | 5.2 km | |
| 19 | Finch Ave West at Edithvale Dr | 5.4 km | |
| 20 | Finch Ave West at Talbot Rd | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | Finch Ave West at Beecroft Rd | 6.1 km | |
| 22 | Finch Ave West at Yonge St – Finch Station | 6.2 km | |
| 23 | Finch Station | 6.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Finch Station → Finch Ave West at Keele St
This direction has 21 stops and runs 7.0 km. The route passes Finch Ave West at Yonge St West Side, Finch Ave West at Grantbrook St West Side, Finch Ave West at Virgilwood Dr West Side – North York General Finch Branson, Finch Ave West at Wilmington Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finch Station | 0.3 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Finch Ave West at Yonge St West Side | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Finch Ave West at Greenview Ave | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Finch Ave West at Talbot Rd | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Finch Ave West at Carney Rd | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Finch Ave West at Grantbrook St West Side | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | Finch Ave West at Glenborough Park Cres West Side | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | Finch Ave West at Ancona St | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | Finch Ave West at Bathurst St | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | Finch Ave West at Virgilwood Dr West Side – North York General Finch Branson | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | Finch Ave West at Torresdale Ave West Side | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | Opposite 625 Finch Ave West | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | Opposite 685 Finch Ave West – St Bernard’s Residence | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Finch Ave West at Wilmington Ave | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Finch Ave West at Dufferin St | 4.7 km | |
| 16 | Finch Ave West at Alness St | 5.1 km | |
| 17 | 1118 Finch Ave West | 5.6 km | |
| 18 | Finch Ave West at Chesswood Dr West Side | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | 1150 Finch Ave West | 6.3 km | |
| 20 | Finch Ave West at Tangiers Rd | 6.5 km | |
| 21 | Finch West Station | 7.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 240 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 146 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Finch Ave West at Keele St» | 00:03 — 23:58 | 00:03 — 23:53 |
| From «Finch Station» | 00:02 — 23:57 | 00:02 — 23:52 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 2–6 minutes, most often every 5; midday every 1–6 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 2–7; on weekends every 4–10 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 bus 36 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Finch Ave West at Keele St the first is at 00:03 and the last at 23:58. From Finch Station they are 00:02 and 23:57.
How long does the trip from Finch Ave West at Keele St to Finch Station take?
About 21 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 21 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 36 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 146 trips in one direction, running from Finch Ave West at Keele St between 00:03 and 23:53.
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).