Bus 48 in Toronto links Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop and Royal York Station. The route is 8.8 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 21 minutes. On a weekday it runs 47 trips in one direction, and 40 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 48 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop → Royal York Station |
| End → start | Royal York Station → Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop |
| Route length | 8.8 km / 8.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 31 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 21 minutes |
| Trips per day | 47 on weekdays, 40 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–25 · midday 25–30 · weekend 25–30 |
| First / last trip from «Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop» | 00:20 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Royal York Station» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 48
Outbound: Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop → Royal York Station
This direction has 29 stops and runs 8.8 km. The route passes Rathburn Rd at Elmcrest Rd, Rathburn Rd at The East Mall East Side, Rathburn Rd at Remington Dr, Anglesey Blvd at Pinehurst Cres East Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Rathburn Rd at Elmcrest Rd | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Rathburn Rd at Melbert Rd | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Opposite 580 Rathburn Rd – Seneca School | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Rathburn Rd at Renforth Dr | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | 475 Rathburn Rd | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Rathburn Rd at The West Mall | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Rathburn Rd at The East Mall East Side | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Rathburn Rd at Walkway to Alanmeade Cres | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Rathburn Rd at Martin Grove Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | Rathburn Rd at Edenwood Dr | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Rathburn Rd at Haliburton Ave | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Rathburn Rd at Kipling Ave | 4.2 km | |
| 14 | Rathburn Rd at Remington Dr | 4.6 km | |
| 15 | Rathburn Rd at Cedarland Dr | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | Rathburn Rd at Birchcroft Rd | 5.0 km | |
| 17 | Rathburn Rd at Islington Ave | 5.1 km | |
| 18 | Islington Ave at Anglesey Blvd | 5.4 km | |
| 19 | Anglesey Blvd at Wimbleton Rd East Side | 5.7 km | |
| 20 | Anglesey Blvd at Pinehurst Cres East Side | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | Anglesey Blvd at The Kingsway | 6.3 km | |
| 22 | Anglesey Blvd at Royal York Rd | 6.6 km | |
| 23 | Royal York Rd at Ashley Rd | 7.0 km | |
| 24 | 1161 Royal York Rd | 7.1 km | |
| 25 | Royal York Rd at Dundas St West South Side | 7.7 km | |
| 26 | Royal York Rd at Kingsgrove Blvd | 8.1 km | |
| 27 | Royal York Rd at Lynngrove Ave | 8.4 km | |
| 28 | Royal York Rd at King Georges Rd | 8.5 km | |
| 29 | Royal York Station | 8.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Royal York Station → Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop
This direction has 31 stops and runs 8.9 km. The route passes Royal York Rd at King Georges Rd, Anglesey Blvd at Royal York Rd West Side, Rathburn Rd at Pheasant Lane, Rathburn Rd at Walkway to Merrygale Crescent. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal York Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Royal York Rd at King Georges Rd | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Royal York Rd at Tremayne Ave | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Royal York Rd at Kingsgrove Blvd | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Royal York Rd at Usher Ave | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Royal York Rd at Dundas St West | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | Royal York Rd at Strath Humber Crt | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | Royal York Rd at Ashley Park Rd (North) North Side | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | Anglesey Blvd at Royal York Rd West Side | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | Anglesey Blvd at The Kingsway | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | Anglesey Blvd at Pinehurst Cres North Side | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | Anglesey Blvd at Wimbleton Rd | 3.1 km | |
| 13 | Anglesey Blvd at Islington Ave | 3.4 km | |
| 14 | Rathburn Rd at Islington Ave West Side | 3.6 km | |
| 15 | Rathburn Rd at Birchcroft Rd West Side | 3.8 km | |
| 16 | Rathburn Rd at Pheasant Lane | 4.0 km | |
| 17 | Rathburn Rd at The Wynd | 4.2 km | |
| 18 | Rathburn Rd at Kipling Ave | 4.6 km | |
| 19 | Rathburn Rd at Kipling Ave West Side | 4.6 km | |
| 20 | Rathburn Rd at Lloyd Manor Rd West Side | 5.0 km | |
| 21 | Rathburn Rd at Ravenscrest Dr | 5.1 km | |
| 22 | Rathburn Rd at Martin Grove Rd | 5.6 km | |
| 23 | Rathburn Rd at Walkway to Merrygale Crescent | 6.1 km | |
| 24 | Rathburn Rd at The East Mall West Side | 6.4 km | |
| 25 | Rathburn Rd at The West Mall | 7.1 km | |
| 26 | 480 Rathburn Rd | 7.3 km | |
| 27 | Rathburn Rd at Renforth Dr West Side | 7.7 km | |
| 28 | 580 Rathburn Rd – Seneca School | 7.8 km | |
| 29 | 590 Rathburn Rd | 8.0 km | |
| 30 | Rathburn Rd at Elmcrest Rd | 8.4 km | |
| 31 | Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop | 8.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 47 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 40 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop» | 00:20 — 23:50 | 00:20 — 23:50 |
| From «Royal York Station» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–25 minutes, most often every 22; midday every 25–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 25–30; on weekends every 25–30 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 48 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop the first is at 00:20 and the last at 23:50. From Royal York Station they are 00:00 and 23:30.
How long does the trip from Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop to Royal York Station take?
About 21 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 31 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 48 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 40 trips in one direction, running from Mill Rd at Rathburn Rd Loop between 00:20 and 23:50.
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).