Bus 156 in Toronto links Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd and Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St. The route is 5.1 km long with 16 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 27 minutes. On a weekday it runs 28 trips in one direction, and 26 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 156 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd → Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St |
| End → start | Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St → Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd |
| Route length | 5.1 km / 5.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 16 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 27 minutes |
| Trips per day | 28 on weekdays, 26 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 30 · weekend 25–30 |
| First / last trip from «Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd» | 05:33 / 19:03 |
| First / last trip from «Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St» | 05:04 / 19:34 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 156
Outbound: Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd → Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St
This direction has 16 stops and runs 5.1 km. The route passes Overlea Blvd at Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) West Side, Overlea Blvd at Leaside Park Dr, Millwood Rd at McRae Dr, Laird Dr at Wicksteed Ave North Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Overlea Blvd at Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) West Side | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | 46 Overlea Blvd | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Overlea Blvd at Thorncliffe Park Dr (West) | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Overlea Blvd at Leaside Park Dr | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Millwood Rd at Village Station Rd | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Millwood Rd at Randolph Rd | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Millwood Rd at McRae Dr | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | McRae Dr at Rumsey Rd | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | McRae Dr at Sutherland Dr | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | Laird Dr at Wicksteed Ave North Side | 3.3 km | |
| 12 | Eglinton Ave East at Laird Dr East Side | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | Eglinton Ave East at Brentcliffe Rd | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | Brentcliffe Rd at Vanderhoof Ave | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | Wicksteed Ave at Copeland St | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St | 5.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St → Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd
This direction has 20 stops and runs 5.7 km. The route passes Vanderhoof Ave at Brian Peck Cres, McRae Dr at Sutherland Dr West Side, Millwood Rd at Southvale Dr, Overlea Blvd at Thorncliffe Park Dr (West). Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Vanderhoof Ave at Brian Peck Cres | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Vanderhoof Ave at Brentcliffe Rd | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Laird Dr at Parklea Dr South Side | 1.5 km | |
| 5 | McRae Dr at Laird Dr West Side | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | McRae Dr at Sutherland Dr West Side | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | McRae Dr at Rumsey Rd | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | Millwood Rd at Rumsey Rd | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Millwood Rd at Randolph Rd | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Millwood Rd at Southvale Dr | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | Millwood Rd at Redway Rd South Side | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Overlea Blvd at Millwood Rd East Side | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Overlea Blvd at Leaside Park Dr East Side | 4.2 km | |
| 14 | Overlea Blvd at Thorncliffe Park Dr (West) | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | Thorncliffe Park Dr at Milepost Pl | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | 35 Thorncliffe Park Dr | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | 49 Thorncliffe Park Dr | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | 75 Thorncliffe Park Dr | 5.4 km | |
| 20 | Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd | 5.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 28 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 26 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd» | 05:33 — 19:03 | 07:24 — 18:59 |
| From «Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St» | 05:04 — 19:34 | 07:03 — 19:22 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 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 156 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd the first is at 05:33 and the last at 19:03. From Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St they are 05:04 and 19:34.
How long does the trip from Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd to Wicksteed Ave at Leslie St take?
About 27 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
16 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 156 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 26 trips in one direction, running from Thorncliffe Park Dr (East) at Overlea Blvd between 07:24 and 18:59.
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).