Bus 953 in Toronto links Finch Station and Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side. The route is 22.4 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 71 minutes. On a weekday it runs 32 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 953 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Finch Station → Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side |
| End → start | Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side → Finch Station |
| Route length | 22.4 km / 24.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 37 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 71 minutes |
| Trips per day | 32 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 13 · midday 14 |
| First / last trip from «Finch Station» | 06:10 / 18:30 |
| First / last trip from «Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side» | 05:15 / 18:07 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 953
Outbound: Finch Station → Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side
This direction has 37 stops and runs 22.4 km. The route passes Yonge St at Steeles Ave East, Steeles Ave East at Birchmount Rd, 5671 Steeles Ave East, Morningside Ave at Passmore Ave – Amazon Fulfillment Centre. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finch Station | 0.3 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Yonge St at Steeles Ave East | 2.3 km | |
| 3 | Steeles Ave East at Bayview Ave | 4.2 km | |
| 4 | Steeles Ave East at Leslie St | 6.3 km | |
| 5 | Steeles Ave East at Don Mills Rd East Side | 7.4 km | |
| 6 | Steeles Ave East at Woodbine Ave | 8.3 km | |
| 7 | Steeles Ave East at Victoria Park Ave | 8.9 km | |
| 8 | Steeles Ave East at Pharmacy Ave | 9.3 km | |
| 9 | Steeles Ave East at Warden Ave | 10.3 km | |
| 10 | Steeles Ave East at Birchmount Rd | 11.0 km | |
| 11 | Steeles Ave East at Kennedy Rd | 11.8 km | |
| 12 | Steeles Ave East at Milliken GO Station | 12.3 km | |
| 13 | Steeles Ave East at Midland Ave East Side | 12.6 km | |
| 14 | Steeles Ave East at Brimley Rd | 13.5 km | |
| 15 | Steeles Ave East at McCowan Rd | 14.5 km | |
| 16 | Steeles Ave East at Opposite Walkway to Norn Cres | 14.9 km | |
| 17 | Steeles Ave East at Middlefield Rd | 15.1 km | |
| 18 | 5671 Steeles Ave East | 15.3 km | |
| 19 | Steeles Ave East at Shadlock St | 15.7 km | |
| 20 | Steeles Ave East at Opposite Walkway to Irenemount Cres | 16.1 km | |
| 21 | Steeles Ave East at Marydale Ave | 16.2 km | |
| 22 | Steeles Ave East at Markham Rd | 16.4 km | |
| 23 | Steeles Ave East at Tapscott Rd | 16.7 km | |
| 24 | Tapscott Rd at Select Ave | 17.1 km | |
| 25 | Morningside Ave at Passmore Ave | 17.8 km | |
| 26 | Morningside Ave at Passmore Ave – Amazon Fulfillment Centre | 18.1 km | |
| 27 | Steeles Ave East at Staines Rd | 19.4 km | |
| 28 | Staines Rd at Quietbrook Cres (North) | 19.7 km | |
| 29 | Staines Rd at Solstice Dr | 20.0 km | |
| 30 | Staines Rd at Hepatica St | 20.2 km | |
| 31 | Staines Rd at Boulderbrook Dr | 20.7 km | |
| 32 | Staines Rd at Seasons Dr South Side | 21.1 km | |
| 33 | Staines Rd at Warbler Cir | 21.4 km | |
| 34 | Staines Rd at Point Rouge Trail | 21.7 km | |
| 35 | 150 Staines Rd West Side | 22.0 km | |
| 36 | Staines Rd at Mantis Rd | 22.2 km | |
| 37 | Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side | 22.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side → Finch Station
This direction has 38 stops and runs 24.3 km. The route passes Morningside Ave at Plantain Way, Staines Rd at Palk Lane North Side, Steeles Ave East at Shadlock St, Steeles Ave East at Birchmount Rd. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side | 0.1 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Morningside Ave at Plantain Way | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Nightstar Rd at Morningside Ave North Side | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | 2851 Morningside Ave Walkway to Raponi Cir | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | Oasis Blvd at Seasons Dr | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Seasons Dr at Canoe Cres (West) | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Staines Rd at Seasons Dr North Side | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | Staines Rd at Rivendell Trail | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | Staines Rd at Hepatica St | 3.4 km | |
| 10 | Staines Rd at Quietbrook Cres (South) | 3.7 km | |
| 11 | Staines Rd at Palk Lane North Side | 4.0 km | |
| 12 | Steeles Ave East at Eastvale Rd | 5.2 km | |
| 13 | Tapscott Rd at Select Ave | 5.9 km | |
| 14 | Morningside Ave at Passmore Ave | 6.6 km | |
| 15 | Morningside Ave at Passmore Ave – Amazon Fulfillment Centre | 6.9 km | |
| 16 | Steeles Ave East at Eastvale Rd | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | Steeles Ave East at Markham Rd West Side | 8.0 km | |
| 18 | Steeles Ave East at Marydale Ave | 8.2 km | |
| 19 | Steeles Ave East at Walkway to Irenemount Cres | 8.3 km | |
| 20 | Steeles Ave East at Shadlock St | 8.8 km | |
| 21 | Steeles Ave East at Walkway to Joycedale St | 9.1 km | |
| 22 | Steeles Ave East at Middlefield Rd | 9.3 km | |
| 23 | Steeles Ave East at Walkway to Norn Cres | 9.5 km | |
| 24 | Steeles Ave E at McCowan Rd West Side | 10.0 km | |
| 25 | Steeles Ave East at Brimley Rd | 11.0 km | |
| 26 | Steeles Ave East at Midland Ave | 11.8 km | |
| 27 | Steeles Ave East at Milliken GO Station | 12.2 km | |
| 28 | Steeles Ave East at Kennedy Rd | 12.6 km | |
| 29 | Steeles Ave East at Birchmount Rd | 13.5 km | |
| 30 | Steeles Ave East at Warden Ave | 14.1 km | |
| 31 | Steeles Ave East at Esna Park Dr | 15.1 km | |
| 32 | Steeles Ave East at Victoria Park Ave West Side | 15.5 km | |
| 33 | Steeles Ave East at Woodbine Ave | 16.1 km | |
| 34 | Steeles Ave East at Don Mills Rd | 17.2 km | |
| 35 | Steeles Ave East at Leslie St | 18.1 km | |
| 36 | Steeles Ave East at Bayview Ave West Side | 20.2 km | |
| 37 | Yonge St at Steeles Ave West South Side | 22.2 km | |
| 38 | Finch Station | 24.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 32 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Finch Station» | 06:10 — 18:30 | — — — |
| From «Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side» | 05:15 — 18:07 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13 minutes; midday every 14 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14.
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 953 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Finch Station the first is at 06:10 and the last at 18:30. From Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side they are 05:15 and 18:07.
How long does the trip from Finch Station to Morningside Ave at Staines Rd North Side take?
About 71 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
37 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 953 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).