Bus 38 in Toronto links Kennedy Station – Platform B and Rouge Hill GO Station Loop. The route is 19.4 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 47 minutes. On a weekday it runs 95 trips in one direction, and 66 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 38 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Kennedy Station – Platform B → Rouge Hill GO Station Loop |
| End → start | Rouge Hill GO Station Loop → Kennedy Station – Platform B |
| Route length | 19.3 km / 20.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 47 minutes |
| Trips per day | 95 on weekdays, 66 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12–15 · midday 12–13 · weekend 15–18 |
| First / last trip from «Kennedy Station – Platform B» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Rouge Hill GO Station Loop» | 00:09 / 23:49 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 38
Outbound: Kennedy Station – Platform B → Rouge Hill GO Station Loop
This direction has 38 stops and runs 19.4 km. The route passes Kennedy Rd at Lawrence Ave East East Side, Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd, Military Trail at Lash Crt, Lawson Rd at Roydawn Ct. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Station – Platform B | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Kennedy Rd at Lawrence Ave East East Side | 2.9 km | |
| 3 | Kennedy Rd at Ellesmere Rd | 4.7 km | |
| 4 | Ellesmere Rd at Midland Ave East Side | 5.6 km | |
| 5 | Triton Rd at Borough Dr | 6.9 km | |
| 6 | Scarborough Centre Station | 7.3 km | |
| 7 | McCowan Rd at Town Centre Crt South Side | 7.7 km | |
| 8 | Ellesmere Rd at McCowan Rd East Side | 8.1 km | |
| 9 | Ellesmere Rd at Parkington Cres | 8.4 km | |
| 10 | Ellesmere Rd at Bellamy Rd North | 8.8 km | |
| 11 | Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd | 9.4 km | |
| 12 | Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd | 9.7 km | |
| 13 | Ellesmere Rd at Gander Dr East Side | 10.1 km | |
| 14 | Ellesmere Rd at Scarborough Golf Club Rd | 10.5 km | |
| 15 | Ellesmere Rd at Orton Park Rd | 10.9 km | |
| 16 | Ellesmere Rd at Neilson Rd – Scarborough Health Network Centenary Hospital | 11.9 km | |
| 17 | Ellesmere Rd at Morningside Ave | 12.9 km | |
| 18 | Ellesmere Rd at Military Trail (East) | 13.3 km | |
| 19 | Opposite 1314 Military Trail | 13.7 km | |
| 20 | Military Trail at Lash Crt | 14.0 km | |
| 21 | Military Trail at Gladys Rd | 14.1 km | |
| 22 | Military Trail at Bobmar Rd | 14.3 km | |
| 23 | Military Trail at Old Kingston Rd | 14.6 km | |
| 24 | Old Kingston Rd at Morrish Rd | 14.9 km | |
| 25 | Lawson Rd at Kingston Rd – Highway 2A Overpass | 15.2 km | |
| 26 | Lawson Rd at Highway 2A Overpass East Side | 15.5 km | |
| 27 | 59 Lawson Rd | 15.6 km | |
| 28 | Lawson Rd at Meadowvale Rd | 16.0 km | |
| 29 | Lawson Rd at Roydawn Ct | 16.2 km | |
| 30 | Lawson Rd at Cedarview Dr East Side | 16.5 km | |
| 31 | Lawson Rd at Centennial Rd | 16.8 km | |
| 32 | Lawson Rd at Brumwell St East Side | 17.1 km | |
| 33 | Lawson Rd at Wichey Rd | 17.4 km | |
| 34 | Lawson Rd at Port Union Rd | 17.6 km | |
| 35 | Port Union Rd at Conference Blvd | 18.0 km | |
| 36 | Port Union Rd at Clappison Blvd | 18.6 km | |
| 37 | Lawrence Ave East at Port Union Rd | 18.9 km | |
| 38 | Rouge Hill GO Station Loop | 19.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Rouge Hill GO Station Loop → Kennedy Station – Platform B
This direction has 38 stops and runs 20.3 km. The route passes Lawrence Ave East at East Ave – Rouge Hill GO Station, Lawson Rd at Satchell Blvd West Side, Military Trail at University of Toronto Scarborough, Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd West Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rouge Hill GO Station Loop | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lawrence Ave East at East Ave – Rouge Hill GO Station | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Port Union Rd at Lawrence Ave East North Side | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Port Union Rd at Adenmore Rd North Side | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Port Union Rd at Conference Blvd | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Port Union Rd at Tilley Dr | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Lawson Rd at Wichey Rd | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | Lawson Rd at Brumwell St | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | Lawson Rd at Centennial Rd West Side | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | Lawson Rd at Cedarview Dr | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Lawson Rd at Satchell Blvd West Side | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Lawson Rd at Meadowvale Rd West Side | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | 58 Lawson Rd | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Highland Creek Overpass at Kingston Rd | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | Old Kingston Rd at Morrish Rd West Side | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | Old Kingston Rd at Military Trail | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | 1410 Military Trail | 5.2 km | |
| 18 | Military Trail at Conlins Rd North Side | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | University of Toronto Scarborough | 5.9 km | |
| 20 | Military Trail at University of Toronto Scarborough | 6.2 km | |
| 21 | Ellesmere Rd at Military Trail (East) West Side | 6.3 km | |
| 22 | Ellesmere Rd at Morningside Ave | 6.8 km | |
| 23 | Ellesmere Rd at Mornelle Crt | 6.9 km | |
| 24 | Ellesmere Rd at Neilson Rd – Scarborough Health Network Centenary Hospital | 7.7 km | |
| 25 | Ellesmere Rd at Military Trail (West) | 8.8 km | |
| 26 | Ellesmere Rd at Helicon Gate West Side | 9.2 km | |
| 27 | Ellesmere Rd at Dormington Dr West Side | 9.6 km | |
| 28 | Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd | 10.0 km | |
| 29 | Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd West Side | 10.3 km | |
| 30 | Ellesmere Rd at Bellamy Rd North | 10.8 km | |
| 31 | Ellesmere Rd at Parkington Cres | 11.2 km | |
| 32 | Ellesmere Rd at McCowan Rd | 11.6 km | |
| 33 | Scarborough Centre Station | 12.3 km | |
| 34 | Triton Rd at Borough Dr | 12.8 km | |
| 35 | Midland Ave at Ellesmere Rd South Side | 14.9 km | |
| 36 | Midland Ave at Lawrence Ave East South Side | 16.8 km | |
| 37 | Kennedy Station Drop-off Platform | 19.9 km | |
| 38 | Kennedy Station – Platform B | 20.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 95 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 66 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Kennedy Station – Platform B» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:01 — 23:43 |
| From «Rouge Hill GO Station Loop» | 00:09 — 23:49 | 00:07 — 23:49 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–15 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 15–18 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 38 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Kennedy Station – Platform B the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Rouge Hill GO Station Loop they are 00:09 and 23:49.
How long does the trip from Kennedy Station – Platform B to Rouge Hill GO Station Loop take?
About 47 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 38 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 66 trips in one direction, running from Kennedy Station – Platform B between 00:01 and 23:43.
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).