Bus 185 in Toronto links Sheppard-Yonge Station and Don Mills Station. The route is 6.2 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 13 minutes. On a weekday it runs 57 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 185 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Sheppard-Yonge Station → Don Mills Station |
| End → start | Don Mills Station → Sheppard-Yonge Station |
| Route length | 6.2 km / 5.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 17 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 13 minutes |
| Trips per day | 57 on weekdays, 53 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 25 · midday 23–25 · weekend 20–22 |
| First / last trip from «Sheppard-Yonge Station» | 00:01 / 23:43 |
| First / last trip from «Don Mills Station» | 00:01 / 23:43 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 185
Outbound: Sheppard-Yonge Station → Don Mills Station
This direction has 20 stops and runs 6.2 km. The route passes Sheppard Ave East at Yonge St East Side, Sheppard Ave East at Wilfred Ave, Sheppard Ave East at Greenbriar Rd, Sheppard Ave East at Old Leslie St – Leslie Station. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheppard-Yonge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sheppard Ave East at Yonge St East Side | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Sheppard Ave East at Doris Ave | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Sheppard Ave East at Leona Dr | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Sheppard Ave East at Willowdale Ave | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Sheppard Ave East at Wilfred Ave | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Sheppard Ave East at Bayview Ave East Side – Bayview Station | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | Sheppard Ave East at Barberry Pl | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | Sheppard Ave East at Rean Dr | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | Sheppard Ave East at Greenbriar Rd | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | Sheppard Ave East at Bessarion Rd East Side – Bessarion Station | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Sheppard Ave East at Blue Ridge Rd | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Sheppard Ave East at Provost Dr East Side | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Sheppard Ave East at Old Leslie St – Leslie Station | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | Sheppard Ave East at Leslie St East Side – North York General Hospital | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | Sheppard Ave East at Maris Shepway East Side | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Sheppard Ave East at Buchan Crt | 4.6 km | |
| 18 | Sheppard Ave East at Shaughnessy Blvd | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | Don Mills Rd at Sheppard Ave East North Side | 6.2 km | |
| 20 | Don Mills Station | 6.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Don Mills Station → Sheppard-Yonge Station
This direction has 17 stops and runs 5.9 km. The route passes Sheppard Ave East at Shaughnessy Blvd, Sheppard Ave East at Leslie St – Leslie Station, Sheppard Ave East at Burbank Dr – Bessarion Station, Sheppard Ave East at Barberry Pl West Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mills Station | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sheppard Ave East at Shaughnessy Blvd | 0.9 km | |
| 3 | Sheppard Ave East at Buchan Crt | 1.3 km | |
| 4 | Sheppard Ave East at Maris Shepway | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Sheppard Ave East at Leslie St – Leslie Station | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Sheppard Ave East at Ambrose Rd | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | Sheppard Ave East at Blue Ridge Rd West Side | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | Sheppard Ave East at Burbank Dr – Bessarion Station | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | Sheppard Ave East at Greenbriar Rd | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | Sheppard Ave East at Hawksbury Dr | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Sheppard Ave East at Barberry Pl West Side | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Sheppard Ave East at Bayview Ave – Bayview Station | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | Sheppard Ave East at Wilfred Ave | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Sheppard Ave East at Willowdale Ave | 4.7 km | |
| 15 | Sheppard Ave East at Kenneth Ave | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | Sheppard Ave East at Doris Ave | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | Sheppard-Yonge Station | 5.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 57 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Sheppard-Yonge Station» | 00:01 — 23:43 | 00:01 — 23:43 |
| From «Don Mills Station» | 00:01 — 23:43 | 00:01 — 23:43 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 25 minutes; midday every 23–25 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 25; on weekends every 20–22 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 185 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Sheppard-Yonge Station the first is at 00:01 and the last at 23:43. From Don Mills Station they are 00:01 and 23:43.
How long does the trip from Sheppard-Yonge Station to Don Mills Station take?
About 13 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 17 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 185 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Sheppard-Yonge Station between 00:01 and 23:43.
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).