Bus 79 in Toronto links Pine St at Lawrence Ave West and Runnymede Station. The route is 9.2 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 92 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 79 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Pine St at Lawrence Ave West → Runnymede Station |
| End → start | Runnymede Station → Pine St at Lawrence Ave West |
| Route length | 9.2 km / 9.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 36 / 40 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 92 on weekdays, 53 on weekends one way (83 on weekdays → Pine St at Lawrence Ave West) |
| Frequency | peak 4–20 · midday 2–20 · weekend 9–20 |
| First / last trip from «Pine St at Lawrence Ave West» | 00:08 / 23:48 |
| First / last trip from «Runnymede Station» | 00:13 / 23:53 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 79
Outbound: Pine St at Lawrence Ave West → Runnymede Station
This direction has 36 stops and runs 9.2 km. The route passes Lawrence Ave West at Ralph St West Side, Scarlett Rd at Saxony Cres, Scarlett Rd at Delemere Ave, Castleton Ave at Henrietta St. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine St at Lawrence Ave West | 0.2 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lawrence Ave West at Ralph St West Side | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Lawrence Ave West at Weston Rd – Weston GO Station | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Lawrence Ave West at Weston Rd West Side | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Lawrence Ave West at Little Ave | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Scarlett Rd at Lawrence Ave West South Side | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Scarlett Rd at Hill Garden Rd | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Scarlett Rd at Crane Ave | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | Scarlett Rd at Alma Dr | 2.3 km | |
| 10 | Scarlett Rd at Saxony Cres | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | Scarlett Rd at Chapman Rd | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | Scarlett Rd at La Rose Ave | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | Scarlett Rd at Richview Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | Scarlett Rd at Fontenay Crt South Side | 3.5 km | |
| 15 | Scarlett Rd at Edenbridge Dr South Side | 3.8 km | |
| 16 | Scarlett Rd at East Dr | 4.3 km | |
| 17 | Scarlett Rd at Edinborough Crt South Side | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | Scarlett Rd at Delemere Ave | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | Foxwell St at Scarlett Rd East Side | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | Foxwell St at Bruton Rd East Side | 5.5 km | |
| 21 | Foxwell St at Duern St | 5.7 km | |
| 22 | Foxwell St at Jane St | 5.9 km | |
| 23 | Pritchard Ave at Jane St East Side | 6.1 km | |
| 24 | Pritchard Ave at Batavia Ave | 6.4 km | |
| 25 | Pritchard Ave at Mould Ave | 6.5 km | |
| 26 | Castleton Ave at Henrietta St | 6.7 km | |
| 27 | Henrietta St at Runnymede Rd | 6.9 km | |
| 28 | Runnymede Rd at St Clair Ave West South Side | 7.2 km | |
| 29 | Runnymede Rd at Dundas St West | 7.4 km | |
| 30 | Runnymede Rd at St John’s Rd | 7.7 km | |
| 31 | Runnymede Rd at Maher Ave South Side | 7.9 km | |
| 32 | Runnymede Rd at Annette St | 8.1 km | |
| 33 | Runnymede Rd at Mac Gregor Ave | 8.3 km | |
| 34 | Runnymede Rd at Glenwood Ave | 8.5 km | |
| 35 | Runnymede Rd at Colbeck St | 8.7 km | |
| 36 | Runnymede Station | 9.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Runnymede Station → Pine St at Lawrence Ave West
This direction has 40 stops and runs 10.4 km. The route passes Runnymede Rd at Colbeck St North Side, Runnymede Rd at Henrietta St, Scarlett Rd at Ellins Ave, Scarlett Rd at Scarlettwood Crt North Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runnymede Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Runnymede Rd at Colbeck St North Side | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Runnymede Rd at Glenwood Ave North Side | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Runnymede Rd at Webb Ave | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Runnymede Rd at Annette St | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Runnymede Rd at Maher Ave | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Runnymede Rd at St John’s Rd | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | Runnymede Rd at Dundas St West | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | Runnymede Rd at Dundas St West North Side | 2.0 km | |
| 10 | Runnymede Rd at St Clair Ave West | 2.3 km | |
| 11 | Runnymede Rd at Henrietta St | 2.5 km | |
| 12 | Henrietta St at Castleton Ave | 2.7 km | |
| 13 | Pritchard Ave at Mould Ave | 2.9 km | |
| 14 | Pritchard Ave at Batavia Ave West Side | 3.1 km | |
| 15 | Pritchard Ave at Jane St | 3.3 km | |
| 16 | Foxwell St at Jane St West Side | 3.5 km | |
| 17 | Foxwell St at Duern St | 3.7 km | |
| 18 | Foxwell St at Bruton Rd | 4.0 km | |
| 19 | Foxwell St at Scarlett Rd | 4.2 km | |
| 20 | Scarlett Rd at Ellins Ave | 4.4 km | |
| 21 | Scarlett Rd at Edinborough Crt North Side | 4.6 km | |
| 22 | Scarlett Rd at East Dr | 5.1 km | |
| 23 | Scarlett Rd at Edenbridge Dr North Side | 5.7 km | |
| 24 | Scarlett Rd at Eglinton Ave West | 6.0 km | |
| 25 | Scarlett Rd at Richview Rd North Side | 6.2 km | |
| 26 | Scarlett Rd at La Rose Ave North Side | 6.4 km | |
| 27 | Scarlett Rd at Chapman Rd North Side | 6.7 km | |
| 28 | Scarlett Rd at Saxony Cres | 6.9 km | |
| 29 | Scarlett Rd at Scarlettwood Crt North Side | 7.1 km | |
| 30 | Scarlett Rd at Tilden Cres | 7.3 km | |
| 31 | Scarlett Rd at Hill Garden Rd | 7.6 km | |
| 32 | Scarlett Rd at Lawrence Ave West | 7.9 km | |
| 33 | Lawrence Ave West at Hickory Tree Rd | 8.2 km | |
| 34 | Lawrence Ave West at Weston Rd | 8.5 km | |
| 35 | Lawrence Ave West at Ralph St – Weston GO Station | 8.9 km | |
| 36 | Lawrence Ave West at Pine St | 9.2 km | |
| 37 | Lawrence Ave West at Jane St | 9.5 km | |
| 38 | Wright Ave at Jane St West Side | 9.9 km | |
| 39 | Wright Ave at Gibson Ave West Side | 10.0 km | |
| 40 | Pine St at Lawrence Ave West | 9.2 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 92 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Pine St at Lawrence Ave West» | 00:08 — 23:48 | 00:14 — 23:44 |
| From «Runnymede Station» | 00:13 — 23:53 | 00:15 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 4–20 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 2–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–17; on weekends every 9–20 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 79 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Pine St at Lawrence Ave West the first is at 00:08 and the last at 23:48. From Runnymede Station they are 00:13 and 23:53.
How long does the trip from Pine St at Lawrence Ave West to Runnymede Station take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
36 outbound and 40 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 79 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Pine St at Lawrence Ave West between 00:14 and 23:44.
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).