For how to get around Toronto from North York, start at Don Mills Station, where Line 4 connects with TTC bus routes. You can use the station to plan journeys across the city, then check current service information before setting out.
- Starting point: Don Mills Station is at Sheppard Avenue East and Don Mills Road.
- Subway: Line 4 trains run westbound to Sheppard-Yonge and terminate eastbound at Don Mills.
- Transfers: You need a connecting-bus transfer when switching between the subway and a bus at Don Mills.
Start with the Don Mills area
Don Mills Station is the most useful local starting point for TTC trips from this part of North York. It sits at 1700 Sheppard Avenue East, at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue East and Don Mills Road, and is about a 16-minute walk from Edward Hotel North York.
The station has three entrances: on the north and south sides of Sheppard Avenue East, and inside the Fairview Mall parking garage. If you are approaching on foot, choose the Sheppard Avenue entrance that best fits your route; the garage entrance is another option.
Don Mills Station is accessible and has five elevators. Washrooms are on the concourse or collector level, near the collector booth. If you need elevator or escalator access, check the TTC’s alerts and call its Lift Line at 416-539-5438 before travelling.
Using TTC subway and bus connections
Don Mills Station links Line 4 with a range of TTC surface routes, so you can change between subway and bus for local journeys. Line 4 is also called the Sheppard Line: trains run westbound to Sheppard-Yonge, while eastbound trains terminate at Don Mills.
TTC lists these connecting routes at Don Mills Station: 10 Van Horne, 24 Victoria Park, 25 Don Mills, 85 Sheppard East, 167 Pharmacy North, 169 Huntingwood, 185 Sheppard Central, 325 Don Mills, 385 Sheppard East, 904 Don Mills-Scarborough Express, 925 Don Mills Express and 985 Sheppard East Express. Routes and service patterns can change, so confirm the route you need before you leave.
The 25 Don Mills route runs between Pape Station, Don Mills Station and the Don Mills Road and Steeles Avenue East area. It operates all day, every day, until 1 a.m.
The 25A runs on weekday evenings and at all times on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; 25B and 25C operate on weekday daytime schedules. The route is accessible, and bikes can be carried using its available bike racks.
Don Mills also connects with York Region Transit. YRT riders board on the bus platform and exit on Sheppard Avenue East at the station entrance. Check the relevant transit information for your trip, since route details are time-sensitive.
How do you get from North York to Union Station?
Don Mills Station connects to Line 4, but the available route facts do not specify a complete subway itinerary to Union Station. Use the TTC Trip Planner to plan your journey from Don Mills and confirm the connections for your travel time.
For a day that includes downtown, you can plan your destinations around the route rather than assume a single direct train from Don Mills; a one-day Toronto route from North York can help shape the itinerary.
Fares, transfers and payment basics
At Don Mills Station, switching between the subway and a connecting bus requires a connecting-bus transfer. Check current TTC fare information before travelling for prices and payment methods.
To plan a journey, use the TTC Trip Planner, which can map trips across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. For a bus arrival, the TTC Next Vehicle Arrival System provides real-time information through bustime.ttc.ca or by texting a stop number to 898882; you can include the route and direction in your text as well. If you are arriving by air, the trip from YYZ to North York is another journey to plan.
Checking service changes before you travel
Check the TTC’s official service information before you go, particularly for disruptions, accessibility needs or route changes. The TTC Live Service Alerts page covers short-term disruptions and planned or unplanned subway and LRT closures, as well as other service changes.
The TTC also shares updates through @TTCnotices. Its Transit app pilot can automatically detect and display unplanned TTC bus and streetcar diversions in real time. For elevator or escalator outages, service alerts include accessibility information and alternatives; check those details before choosing your station entrance or connection.
Don Mills Station’s approximate hours are Monday to Friday, 5:25 a.m. to 2:25 a.m.; Saturday and holidays, 5:40 a.m. to 2:25 a.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2:25 a.m. Hours and service information can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Which subway line serves Don Mills Station?
Line 4, the Sheppard Line, serves Don Mills Station. Westbound trains run to Sheppard-Yonge, and eastbound trains terminate at Don Mills.
Do you need to transfer between the subway and a bus at Don Mills?
Yes. A connecting-bus transfer is required when switching between the subway and a connecting bus at Don Mills Station.
Can you connect to York Region Transit at Don Mills?
Yes. YRT riders board on the bus platform and exit on Sheppard Avenue East at the station entrance.
Where can you check TTC bus arrival times?
Use bustime.ttc.ca or text a stop number to 898882 for real-time arrival information. You can also include route and direction details in the text.