Niagara-on-the-Lake does not have a major train station, but it is accessible by road via the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and has a regional airport, Niagara District Airport (YCM). Local public transportation operates through the NRT OnDemand rideshare service.
Driving to Niagara-on-the-Lake is a direct option, taking approximately 1 hour 31 minutes to 1 hour 32 minutes from Toronto and covering about 126-128 km. Estimated costs for fuel range from $25-$36. From Niagara Falls, the drive is shorter, around 22-26 minutes, with fuel costs from $4-$7.
A seasonal FlixBus service runs direct from Toronto Union Station's Bus Terminal to Niagara-on-the-Lake (51 Queen's Parade). The journey takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, with tickets ranging from $13-$23. This service operates six days a week (excluding Wednesdays), with two trips per day, from June 26 through November 2.
From Toronto, take a GO Transit train to Niagara Falls GO Station. From there, transfer to the WEGO Green Line Northbound Bus (Route 603) to the Floral Clock stop, and then connect to the WEGO Orange Line Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle (Route 604) which goes to Fort George. This multi-leg journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and starts at approximately CA$35 for a round trip. A 2-day travel package that includes GO Train, unlimited WEGO bus usage, and the Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle is available for $40. The WEGO Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle is a seasonal service, operating from April 19 to September 27.
Services like Niagara Air Bus, Wheelz Niagara, and Driverseat Niagara offer door-to-door shuttle transport from major airports (Toronto Pearson International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Hamilton International Airport, Buffalo International Airport) and downtown Toronto hotels directly to your accommodation in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
An Uber ride from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake averages about 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes) and typically costs around CA$190. From Niagara Falls, an Uber takes approximately 19 minutes and costs about CA$30.
Car rental services are available in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with average daily rates ranging from $49-$57. Companies like Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise offer various vehicle types. Renting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) may offer more options, with many Turo hosts providing vehicles for pickup there.
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