Bus 50 in Toronto links Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop and Islington Station. The route is 6.4 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 17 minutes. On a weekday it runs 68 trips in one direction, and 60 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 50 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop → Islington Station |
| End → start | Islington Station → Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop |
| Route length | 6.4 km / 5.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 21 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 17 minutes |
| Trips per day | 68 on weekdays, 60 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 16–22 · midday 16–22 · weekend 18–20 |
| First / last trip from «Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop» | 00:04 / 23:44 |
| First / last trip from «Islington Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 50
Outbound: Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop → Islington Station
This direction has 20 stops and runs 6.4 km. The route passes Burnhamthorpe Rd at Old Burnhamthorpe Rd (West), Burnhamthorpe Rd at Mulgrove Dr, Burnhamthorpe Rd at Shaver Ave North East Side, Burnhamthorpe Rd at Kipling Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Old Burnhamthorpe Rd (West) | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Silver Shadow Path | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Saturn Rd | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Renforth Dr | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Mulgrove Dr | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at The West Mall | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at The East Mall East Side | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Shaver Ave North East Side | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Burnhamthrope Rd at Martin Grove Rd | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Ashbourne Dr | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Botfield Ave East Side | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Kipling Ave | 3.7 km | |
| 15 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Holloway Rd | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Burnhamthorpe Cres | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Cordova Ave at Dundas St West South Side | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | Central Park Rdwy at Islington Ave | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Aberfoyle Cres at Islington Ave (Islington Station) | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | Islington Station | 6.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Islington Station → Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop
This direction has 21 stops and runs 5.9 km. The route passes Islington Ave at Bloor St West North Side, Burnhamthorpe Rd at Burnhamthorpe Cres, Burnhamthorpe Rd at Appleby Rd, Burnhamthorpe Rd at The East Mall. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islington Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Islington Ave at Bloor St West North Side | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | 50 Cordova Ave | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Cordova Ave at Central Park Roadway | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Dundas St West North Side | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Burnhamthorpe Cres | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Burnhamthorpe Park Blvd West Side | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Kipling Ave West Side | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Echo Valley Rd West Side | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Appleby Rd | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Martin Grove Rd | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Shaver Ave North West Side | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at The East Mall | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at The West Mall | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Mulgrove Dr | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Renforth Dr West Side | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Old Burnhamthorpe Rd (East) | 5.2 km | |
| 19 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Silver Shadow Path | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | Burnhamthorpe Rd at Old Burnhamthorpe Rd (West) | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop | 5.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 68 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 60 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop» | 00:04 — 23:44 | 00:03 — 23:47 |
| From «Islington Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:04 — 23:48 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 16–22 minutes, most often every 16; midday every 16–22 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 16–17; on weekends every 18–20 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 50 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop the first is at 00:04 and the last at 23:44. From Islington Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop to Islington Station take?
About 17 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 21 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 50 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 60 trips in one direction, running from Mill Rd at Burnhamthorpe Loop between 00:03 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).