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UP Express offers a fast and affordable travel option between Toronto Pearson International Airport and downtown Toronto's Union Station. The 25-minute journey is available seven days a week, with trains running every 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased online, at ticket vending machines, or by tapping to pay with a PRESTO card or mobile wallet. Standard and discounted rates are offered, with special rates available for seniors, groups, families, and long layovers.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 25 minutes |
| Travel route | Toronto Pearson International Airport to Toronto Union Station |
| Frequency | Every 15 minutes, seven days a week |
| Fare | $12.35 or less; $9.25 with PRESTO; $24.70 return |
| Discounts | Seniors, Groups, Family, Long Layovers, Meeter and Greeter, Youth, Post-Secondary students |
| Payment methods | PRESTO, credit card, debit card, mobile wallet, online |
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UP Express tickets can be purchased online
UP Express offers a fast and convenient way to travel between Toronto Pearson International Airport and downtown Toronto, with trains running every 15 minutes and a journey time of just 25 minutes.
UP Express fares are calculated based on the distance travelled, so shorter journeys between stations cost less. Standard fares are available for one-way or round-trip tickets, and special rates are offered for seniors, groups, families, long layovers, and meeter-and-greeter tickets. Group passes for groups of 3-5 people travelling to or from Pearson Airport are available online only.
You can pay for your UP Express tickets online or using your physical PRESTO card, PRESTO contactless, PRESTO in Google Wallet, or PRESTO in Apple Wallet. PRESTO card sales and loads are available on the Terminal 1 UP Station platform via debit or credit transactions. With PRESTO, you can enjoy reduced fare rates.
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Tickets can be bought from vending machines at UP stations
Tickets for the UP Express can be purchased from vending machines at UP stations. The UP Express runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in just 25 minutes. The adult one-way fare from Pearson to Union is $12.35, or $9.25 with PRESTO. Youth and post-secondary students save 40% off the standard adult fare when using PRESTO. Children under 12 years of age ride for free. Trains run every 15 minutes, seven days a week.
UP Express fares are available in Standard and discounted PRESTO rates, and are calculated by distance. Standard Union Pearson Express fares are available for one-way or round-trip return tickets on UP Express. Special rates are available for seniors, groups, families, long layovers, and meeter-and-greeter tickets and passes. The Group Pass, for instance, is for groups of 3-5 people travelling together to/from Pearson Airport only and is available online. The Family Pass, for up to 2 adults and 3 children under 19, can only be purchased from Ticket Vending Machines at stations.
Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) allow you to buy your UP Express and/or GO Transit tickets, purchase a new PRESTO card, load funds to your PRESTO card, set a default trip, and check your balance, transaction history, and fare type. You can also pay for UP tickets online, in person, or by tapping to pay using your physical PRESTO card or PRESTO contactless, PRESTO in Google Wallet, or PRESTO in Apple Wallet.
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Fares are calculated by distance travelled
The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) offers a fast, affordable, and comfortable ride between Toronto Pearson Airport and downtown Toronto, with trains running every 15 minutes, seven days a week. The UP Express fares are calculated based on the distance travelled, ensuring that passengers only pay for the portion of the journey they are on. This means that shorter trips cost less.
UP Express fares are available in Standard and discounted PRESTO rates. The adult one-way fare from Pearson Airport to Union Station is $12.35, or $9.25 with PRESTO. Youth and post-secondary students can enjoy a 40% discount off the standard adult fare when using PRESTO. Children under 12 years of age ride for free.
Special rates are also available for seniors, groups, families, long layovers, and meeter-and-greeter tickets. For instance, the Group Pass is available for groups of 3-5 people travelling together to or from Pearson Airport, while the Family Pass is valid for up to 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 19 and under. These passes can be purchased from Ticket Vending Machines at stations or online before boarding.
The UP Express accepts various payment methods, including PRESTO cards, PRESTO on Google Wallet, credit cards, debit cards, or mobile wallets. Tickets can be conveniently purchased online, at ticket vending machines, or by tapping to pay with a physical PRESTO card or PRESTO contactless.
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Discounted tickets are available for seniors, groups, and families
Seniors
Senior citizens can avail of special rates for UP Express tickets. Unfortunately, I cannot find the specific discount amount.
Groups
Groups of 3-5 people travelling together to/from Pearson Airport can avail of the group pass, which offers savings of up to 36% on one-way fares. The group pass is available online only.
Families
Families consisting of up to 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 19 and under can purchase a family pass at a reduced rate. This pass can only be purchased from Ticket Vending Machines at stations. Families with long flight layovers can also purchase return tickets at a discounted rate. This offer is only valid from Pearson Station, and the ticket expires within 4-7 hours of the trip start time. Tickets can be purchased online.
Other Discounts
Every year on November 11 and for the Warriors' Day Parade at the CNE, UP Express offers free transportation for veterans, their companions, and currently serving members of the Canadian military. Immediate family members of deceased veterans can also ride for free if they carry something to identify their relation to the late veteran.
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Youths and students save 40% with PRESTO
If you're a youth or a student, you can save 40% on the standard adult fare when travelling with UP Express by using PRESTO. This discount is available to all youths and full-time post-secondary students, regardless of age.
To benefit from this discount, you must apply for a GO Transit Student ID and purchase a PRESTO fare card if you don't already have one. If you already have a PRESTO card, make sure it is set to "Youth" fare. You can do this in person at a UP station or at one of the other designated locations. If you are a post-secondary student, make sure your PRESTO card is set to "Post-Secondary Student" fare.
When travelling, be sure to carry a valid Canadian school-issued ID or government-issued ID to prove your age and, if applicable, your post-secondary education enrolment. You will be required to present valid proof of payment and identification upon inspection to verify your discount eligibility and avoid fines.
With UP Express, you can travel between Toronto's Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport in 25 minutes. Standard adult fares are $12.35 or less, so with the 40% discount, youth and student fares are $7.41 or less.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can buy UP Express tickets at Pearson Airport from a ticket vending machine at the UP Express station in Terminal 1.
You can buy UP Express tickets online, at ticket vending machines at UP stations, or by tapping to pay with your PRESTO card, PRESTO on Google Wallet, credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet on a UP Express fare payment device.
The adult one-way fare from Pearson Airport to Union Station is $12.35, or $9.25 with PRESTO. Youth and post-secondary students save 40% off the standard adult fare when using PRESTO, and children under 12 ride free.
