Bus 61 in Toronto links Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd and Eglinton Station. The route is 5.8 km long with 24 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 20 minutes. On a weekday it runs 64 trips in one direction, and 56 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 61 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd → Eglinton Station |
| End → start | Eglinton Station → Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd |
| Route length | 5.7 km / 5.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 24 / 22 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 20 minutes |
| Trips per day | 64 on weekdays, 56 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 18–20 · midday 18–20 · weekend 13–20 |
| First / last trip from «Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd» | 00:10 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Eglinton Station» | 00:10 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 61
Outbound: Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd → Eglinton Station
This direction has 24 stops and runs 5.8 km. The route passes Avenue Rd at Wilson Ave South Side, Avenue Rd at Melrose Ave, Opposite 1451 Avenue Rd – Havergal College, Avenue Rd at Hillhurst Blvd. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Avenue Rd at Wilson Ave South Side | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Avenue Rd at Carmichael Ave | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Avenue Rd at Dunblaine Ave | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Avenue Rd at Brooke Ave | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Avenue Rd at Old Orchard Grove | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Avenue Rd at Melrose Ave | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | Avenue Rd at Fairlawn Ave | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | Avenue Rd at Woburn Ave | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | Avenue Rd at Douglas Ave | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | Avenue Rd at Lawrence Ave West South Side | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | Opposite 1451 Avenue Rd – Havergal College | 2.8 km | |
| 13 | Avenue Rd at Otter Cres | 3.1 km | |
| 14 | Avenue Rd at Glengrove Ave West | 3.2 km | |
| 15 | Avenue Rd at Glencairn Ave | 3.3 km | |
| 16 | Avenue Rd at Lytton Blvd | 3.6 km | |
| 17 | Avenue Rd at Hillhurst Blvd | 3.8 km | |
| 18 | Avenue Rd at St Clements Ave | 4.0 km | |
| 19 | Avenue Rd at Roselawn Ave South Side | 4.2 km | |
| 20 | Eglinton Ave West at Avenue Rd East Side | 4.7 km | |
| 21 | Eglinton Ave West at Oriole Pkwy East Side | 4.9 km | |
| 22 | Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd East Side | 5.2 km | |
| 23 | Eglinton Ave West at Duplex Ave | 5.4 km | |
| 24 | Eglinton Station | 5.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Eglinton Station → Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd
This direction has 22 stops and runs 5.6 km. The route passes Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd, Avenue Rd at Hillhurst Blvd, Avenue Rd at Lawrence Ave West, Avenue Rd at Old Orchard Grove. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eglinton Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Eglinton Ave West at Oriole Pkwy | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Avenue Rd at Eglinton Ave West North Side | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Avenue Rd at Roselawn Ave | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Avenue Rd at St Clements Ave | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Avenue Rd at Hillhurst Blvd | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Avenue Rd at Lytton Blvd | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | Avenue Rd at Glengrove Ave West | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | Avenue Rd at Glenview Ave North Side | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | 1451 Avenue Rd – Havergal College | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | Avenue Rd at Lawrence Ave West | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | Avenue Rd at Douglas Ave North Side | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | Avenue Rd at Woburn Ave | 3.4 km | |
| 15 | Avenue Rd at Fairlawn Ave | 3.7 km | |
| 16 | Avenue Rd at Melrose Ave | 3.9 km | |
| 17 | Avenue Rd at Old Orchard Grove | 4.1 km | |
| 18 | Avenue Rd at Brooke Ave | 4.3 km | |
| 19 | Avenue Rd at Dunblaine Ave | 4.6 km | |
| 20 | Avenue Rd at Ridley Blvd | 4.9 km | |
| 21 | Avenue Rd at Wilson Ave | 5.1 km | |
| 22 | Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd | 5.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 64 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 56 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd» | 00:10 — 23:50 | 00:10 — 23:50 |
| From «Eglinton Station» | 00:10 — 23:50 | 00:10 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–20 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 16–18; on weekends every 13–20 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 61 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:50. From Eglinton Station they are 00:10 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd to Eglinton Station take?
About 20 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
24 outbound and 22 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 61 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 56 trips in one direction, running from Bombay Loop at Avenue Rd between 00:10 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).