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Traveling to Symposium from Toronto or from Symposium back to Toronto? Take the New Line, a direct transportation service that takes you from Toronto to Waterloo and back. Choose from departing, returning, or both trips according to your own needs.
Toronto Departure: March 19th, 2:30pm
Waterloo Departure: March 19th, 11:00pm
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| Factor | Transit | Uber | Intercity Bus | Carpool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | CAD 12.35 with UP Express from YYZ to Union Station |
CAD 17.00 from Union GO Station via Train/Bus to UWaterloo | CAD 100-150 estimated fare, varies with demand and time of day | CAD 16.00-26.00 using Flixbus or ONEXBUS. Prices vary based on seat availability. | Split costs of fuel/free | | Travel Time | ~25 mins from YYZ to Union via UP Express
~2 hrs from Union Go Station to UWaterloo via Train/Bus | ~1-1.5 hrs from YYZ to Waterloo, depends on traffic conditions and arrival time. | ~1-1.5 hrs from YYZ Terminal 1 Ground Level to Waterloo, depending on traffic conditions and arrival time. | ~1-1.5 hrs from YYZ to Waterloo, depends on traffic conditions and arrival time. | | Availability | UP Express: Every 15-30 mins
GO Train/Bus: Specific schedule, less frequent off-peak. | On-demand, high availability at YYZ Door Q. | Flixbus follows a specific schedule and can drop you off in downtown Kitchener. ONEXBUS also follows a specific schedule and can choose to be dropped off at Kitchener or near the University of Waterloo. Tickets can sell out fast, so it is advised to book in advance. | Requires prior arrangements. Less predictable. We will include a spreadsheet of people carpooling ahead of time. |
<aside> 🚃 Trip time: ~2 hours
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| Fares | GO Train |
|---|---|
| Adult | $17.00 when tapping credit, debit, or PRESTO at terminals |
| UWaterloo/Laurier Students | $12.12 with student/youth PRESTO |
| Other Post-Secondary Student | $12.12 with student/youth PRESTO |

Tap at a PRESTO reader using any credit card, debit card, or PRESTO card.