Bus 161 in Toronto links Mount Dennis Station and Ossington Station. The route is 8.3 km long with 30 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 70 trips in one direction, and 59 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 161 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Mount Dennis Station → Ossington Station |
| End → start | Ossington Station → Mount Dennis Station |
| Route length | 8.3 km / 8.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 30 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 70 on weekdays, 59 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–20 · midday 10–20 · weekend 17–23 |
| First / last trip from «Mount Dennis Station» | 00:11 / 23:51 |
| First / last trip from «Ossington Station» | 00:18 / 23:58 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 161
Outbound: Mount Dennis Station → Ossington Station
This direction has 30 stops and runs 8.3 km. The route passes Black Creek Dr at Weston Rd, Rogers Rd at Gilbert Ave, Rogers Rd at Glenholme Ave, Oakwood Ave at Davenport Rd. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Dennis Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Black Creek Dr at Weston Rd | 1.1 km | |
| 3 | Avon Loop at Weston Rd | 1.6 km | |
| 4 | Rogers Rd at Bicknell Ave | 1.8 km | |
| 5 | Rogers Rd at Keele St | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | Rogers Rd at Scott Rd | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Rogers Rd at Old Weston Rd East Side | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Rogers Rd at Silverthorn Ave | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | Rogers Rd at Gilbert Ave | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Rogers Rd at Caledonia Rd | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | Rogers Rd at Prospect Cemetery | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Rogers Rd at Nairn Ave | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | Rogers Rd at Boon Ave | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | Rogers Rd at Dufferin St | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Rogers Rd at Northcliffe Blvd | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | Rogers Rd at Glenholme Ave | 4.5 km | |
| 17 | Rogers Rd at Oakwood Ave | 4.8 km | |
| 18 | Oakwood Ave at Earlsdale Ave | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Oakwood Ave at Conway Ave | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | Oakwood Ave at St Clair Ave West | 5.6 km | |
| 21 | Oakwood Ave at Rosemount Ave | 5.8 km | |
| 22 | Oakwood Ave at Highview Cres | 6.0 km | |
| 23 | Oakwood Ave at Davenport Rd | 6.2 km | |
| 24 | Dovercourt Rd at Davenport Rd South Side | 6.4 km | |
| 25 | Dovercourt Rd at Geary Ave | 6.7 km | |
| 26 | Dovercourt Rd at Dupont St | 6.9 km | |
| 27 | Dovercourt Rd at Hallam St | 7.2 km | |
| 28 | Dovercourt Rd at Shanly St | 7.5 km | |
| 29 | Dovercourt Rd at Northumberland St | 7.7 km | |
| 30 | Ossington Station | 8.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Ossington Station → Mount Dennis Station
This direction has 30 stops and runs 8.1 km. The route passes Concord Ave at Bloor St West, Oakwood Ave at Burlington Cres North Side, Rogers Rd at Northcliffe Blvd, Rogers Rd at Gilbert Ave. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ossington Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Concord Ave at Bloor St West | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | Dovercourt Rd at Northumberland St | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Dovercourt Rd at Shanly St | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Dovercourt Rd at Hallam St | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Dovercourt Rd at Dupont St | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Dovercourt Rd at Geary Ave North Side | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Dovercourt Rd at Davenport Rd | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | Oakwood Ave at Burlington Cres North Side | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | Oakwood Ave at St Clair Ave West | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | Oakwood Ave at St Clair Ave West North Side | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | Oakwood Ave at Conway Ave North Side | 2.9 km | |
| 13 | Oakwood Ave at Earlsdale Ave | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | Rogers Rd at Oakwood Ave West Side | 3.5 km | |
| 15 | Rogers Rd at Glenholme Ave | 3.6 km | |
| 16 | Rogers Rd at Northcliffe Blvd | 3.8 km | |
| 17 | Rogers Rd at Dufferin St | 4.0 km | |
| 18 | Rogers Rd at Day Ave | 4.2 km | |
| 19 | Rogers Rd at Boon Ave | 4.3 km | |
| 20 | Rogers Rd at Nairn Ave West Side | 4.5 km | |
| 21 | Rogers Rd at Prospect Cemetery | 4.6 km | |
| 22 | Rogers Rd at Caledonia Rd | 5.0 km | |
| 23 | Rogers Rd at Gilbert Ave | 5.1 km | |
| 24 | Rogers Rd at Silverthorn Ave | 5.5 km | |
| 25 | Rogers Rd at Kane Ave | 5.7 km | |
| 26 | Rogers Rd at Scott Rd | 5.9 km | |
| 27 | Rogers Rd at Keele St | 6.1 km | |
| 28 | Rogers Rd at Bicknell Ave | 6.3 km | |
| 29 | Weston Rd at Rogers Rd North Side | 6.6 km | |
| 30 | Mount Dennis Station | 8.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 70 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 59 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mount Dennis Station» | 00:11 — 23:51 | 00:08 — 23:48 |
| From «Ossington Station» | 00:18 — 23:58 | 00:17 — 23:57 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–20 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 10–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15; on weekends every 17–23 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 161 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mount Dennis Station the first is at 00:11 and the last at 23:51. From Ossington Station they are 00:18 and 23:58.
How long does the trip from Mount Dennis Station to Ossington Station take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
30 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 161 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 59 trips in one direction, running from Mount Dennis Station between 00:08 and 23:48.
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).