Located in the centre of the city, this grand, beaux-arts architecture station serves as a transport hub for rapid transit (subways, streetcars), commuter trains and buses (GO Transit), inter-city trains (Via Rail) including the epic transcontinental Canadian. Below the trains is a shopping centre with multiple options to satisfy your inner foodie.
Consider Union Station your starting off point when first exploring Toronto.
Good to know …
Free Bathrooms
Union Station has public washrooms available.
Hotels
short walk away.
Several hotels are located near the station (no internal hotel inside the station).
No parking
Pay lots located nearby.
There is no on-site parking available at the station.
TD Visa Infinite Credit Card Lounge
(for business and sleeper/prestige class onboard Canadian)
VIA Rail Canada lounge
(for business and sleeper/prestige class onboard Canadian)
Wheelchair Accessible
The station is fully accessible: entrances, platforms, elevators, and facilities.
Wi-fi
Wi‑Fi is available, including in the VIA Rail Business Lounge.
Pros
- Central transport hub
- Direct connection to the airport
- Impressive architecture (Great Hall)
- Seasonal events
- Shopping and plenty of food stalls to indulge in Toronto’s world renowned foodie culture.
- Helpful information kiosk in middle of Grand Hall
- Underground pedestrian (PATH) network provides for a warm walk during Canadian winters
Cons
- Crowded (especially during rush hour and sporting events)
- Confusing Navigation (separate levels with not so clear directions)
- While fully accessible, out of the way elevators and sudden ramps make for stressful journey
- No public luggage storage (VIA Rail offers storage but only for day of departures)
Notes
- The station is a labyrinth. Since completion in 1927, Union Station has seen multiple additions, and the most recent one is designed to handle twice as many passengers.
- Commuter and Inter-city train platform access is separated by concourses:
- VIA Concourse Hall for VIA Rail and Amtrak
- Bay and York Concourse Hall for GO Transit
- Union Station Bus Terminal is in a separate building. Walk towards the sports arena (Scotiabank Arena) and up the stairs over the street.
- The airport train: UP Express is located on a separate platform on the Sky Walk (walking towards the CN Tower)
