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Cheapest Way to Pearson Airport
Every route to Pearson compared on cost - and when the cheapest option isn't the best.
Quick answer: The cheapest way to Pearson is usually the TTC (a single fare) or UP Express (~$12.35 from Union), but both are downtown-only with transfers. For door-to-door with luggage or a group, a flat-rate limo or taxi is often better value overall. Call +1 (800) 266-6345.
Cost matrix
| Option | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| TTC bus + subway | One TTC fare | Solo, light luggage, time to spare |
| UP Express | ~$12.35 from Union | Downtown, no transfers needed |
| Taxi / limo (flat) | ~$60-75 downtown | Door-to-door, bags, groups |
| Park & fly | Per-day parking | Driving yourself, short trips |
When cheapest isn't best
The TTC is cheapest but slow with luggage; UP Express is quick but downtown-only. Split a flat-rate car across a family or group and the per-person cost often beats the alternatives - with none of the transfers.
Hidden costs to watch
The headline-cheapest options often carry hidden costs. The UP Express is inexpensive to Union, but you still need to reach Union and then get from there to your final address - two extra legs in time and fare. The TTC is cheapest of all but slow and awkward with luggage.
Park-and-fly looks cheap per day until a week's parking, fuel and the lot shuttle add up. When you tally the whole door-to-door journey - especially split across a family or group - a flat-rate car is often closer in cost than it first appears, with none of the transfers.
Related reading: flat rates · shuttle alternatives.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the absolute cheapest way to Pearson?
The TTC (a single fare) or the UP Express (~$12.35 from Union), though both are downtown-oriented and slower with luggage.
Is a limo ever the cheapest option?
Per person for a family or group, a flat-rate car split several ways can beat the alternatives - and it is door to door.
Is park-and-fly worth it?
Only if you drive yourself and the trip is short; multi-day parking adds up fast versus a round-trip flat rate.
Does the UP Express go to Pearson directly?
Yes, from Union Station in about 25 minutes, but you still need to reach Union first.
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