International Travel & Accommodation

COMING FROM OVERSEAS

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AIRPORT OPTIONS

  1. John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
    • Hamilton, ON
    • Arrivals from mostly domestic flights within Canada, some exceptions
  2. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    • Mississauga (Toronto), ON
    • Most international arrivals land here
  3. Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
    • Buffalo, NY (the U.S.)
    • Will require border crossing into Canada from the U.S.

Transit to Hamilton

FROM John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

HSR (BUS 20, transfer to BUS 5(E)/5C/51/1A/10 to campus) (37 min to Campus; 1 transfer at John St.–Hamilton GO transit Centre)

Adult cash fare: $4 CAD

Child/Youth (6-19yrs), Seniors 65+: $1-$3 CAD

Pay by CASH (EXACT FARE) / PRESTO CARD (PRESTO E-TICKETS MOBILE APP)

FARE INFORMATION FOR GO TRANSIT

TAXI (16min to Campus)

Approx: $45-55 CAD

Hamilton Cab (+1 905-777-7777) / Hamilton Airport Taxi Service (+1 289 659 3786)

*it is recommended that taxi reservations are made prior to arrival*

UBER (16min to Campus)

Approx: $30-$44 CAD

Uber website /App Store /Google Play Store

CAR RENTAL (16 min to Campus)

All options listed have pick-up and return locations onsite at airport. Visit links for pricing and details.

AVIS Canada / Budget Car Rental / Car Rental Hamilton / Enterprise / National

FROM Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

GO Transit (BUS 47) (1h 17m to Campus; Direct bus from Pearson Terminal 1 to Hamilton)

Approx: $10-15 CAD

Pay by TICKETS / PASSES / PRESTO CARD / PRESTO E-TICKETS

FARE INFORMATION FOR GO TRANSIT

UNION PEARSON EXPRESS (TRAIN) + GO TRANSIT (TRAIN) + HSR (BUS) (2 transfers at a) Union Station, b) Aldershot GO/West Harbour GO)

*it is recommend to purchase a PRESTO CARD for this route*

Approx: $3-6 CAD (UPE TICKET, ONE WAY) + $14 CAD (GO TRAIN TICKET, ONE-WAY) + $4 CAD (HSR)

Pay for UPE by VENDING MACHINE TICKETS / UP EXPRESS E-TICKETS (MOBILE APP) / PRESTO CARD

Pay for GO TRANSIT by TICKETS / PASSES / PRESTO CARD / PRESTO E-TICKETS

FARE INFORMATION FOR GO TRANSIT

Pay for HSR by (EXACT FARE) / PRESTO CARD (PRESTO E-TICKETS MOBILE APP)

TAXI

Approx: $170-210 CAD

City Taxi Toronto ( +1 416-740-2222) / Maple Leaf Taxi (+1 416-751-5555)

UBER

Approx: $80-150 CAD

Uber website /App Store /Google Play Store

CAR RENTAL (1h to Campus; Highway route)

All options listed have pick-up and return locations onsite at airport. Visit links for pricing and details.

AVIS Canada / Budget Canada / Enterprise / Hertz / National / Alamo

FROM Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

METRO (BUS) + VIA RAIL (TRAIN) + GO TRANSIT (BUS) (2 transfers at a) Washington St. & South Division in Buffalo, b) Aldershot GO station)

Approx: $2 USD (METRO) + $50-80 CAD (VIA RAIL) + $10-15 CAD (GO TRANSIT)

Pay for METRO by EXACT FARE / TOKEN TRANSIT MOBILE APP / VENDING MACHINE TICKETS

Pay for VIA RAIL by TICKETS (at station) / ONLINE

*it is recommended to book the VIA RAIL trip online in advance*

Pay for GO TRANSIT by TICKETS / PASSES / PRESTO CARD / PRESTO E-TICKETS

FARE INFORMATION FOR GO TRANSIT

CAR RENTAL (1h 30min to Campus, Highway, TOLL ROUTE)

*it is important to confirm with your provider that their terms allow you to cross the Canadian border with their rentals*

All options listed have pick-up and return locations onsite at airport. Visit links for pricing and details.

Alamo / AVIS / Budget / Dollar Car Rental / Enterprise / National

Accommodation in Hamilton

LOCAL LINGUIST HOSTING

We will keep you posted!

ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE

Link here.

HOTELS/INNS

  • Sheraton Hotel $$ (4.5km to Campus)
    • Toll free: +1-888-627-8161
    • Public Transit: Available (HSR Bus 51, 5C, 5(E), 10)
    • Parking: Available
    • Uber/Lyft/Other private driving services: Available
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotels $$ (4.5km to Campus)
    • +1 905-667-1200
    • Public Transit: Available (HSR Bus 51, 5C, 5(E), 10)
    • Parking: Available
    • Uber/Lyft/Other private driving services: Available
  • Staybridge Suites by IHG Hotels $$ (4.5km to Campus)
    • +1 877-660-8550
    • Public Transit: Available (HSR Bus 51, 5C, 5(E), 10)
    • Parking: Available
    • Uber/Lyft/Other private driving services: Available
  • Visitor’s Inn $$ (4.0km to Campus)
    • +1 905-529-6979 / Toll free: +1-800-387-4620
    • Public Transit: Available (HSR Bus 5(E))
    • Parking: Available
    • Uber/Lyft/Other private driving services: Available

AIRBNB

* it is important to look for a rental BELOW THE ESCARPMENT in Hamilton. Refer to Map of Hamilton page*

Book Online / APP STORE MOBILE APP / GOOGLE PLAY STORE MOBILE APP