how to buy ticket for the toronot subway
To buy a Toronto subway fare, the easiest options are a PRESTO TTC Ticket , a PRESTO card, or tap-to-pay with a debit or credit card at station fare gates. PRESTO TTC Tickets can be bought at fare vending machines in any TTC station and at Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Toronto, then tapped at the station to ride and transfer within the 2-hour window.
How to pay
- PRESTO TTC Ticket: Buy it at a TTC station vending machine or at participating retail locations, then tap it on the reader when you enter.
- PRESTO card: Load money onto the card and tap in at the subway station.
- Debit or credit card: Some TTC fare readers let you tap directly with a bank card or mobile wallet.
What to know
- A single TTC fare is listed at about $3.25 to $3.30 in the sources I found, depending on the publication date.
- PRESTO TTC Tickets and PRESTO cards support transfers within 2 hours after the first tap.
- Older TTC tokens and classic TTC day passes are no longer available and were replaced by PRESTO ticket products.
Simple steps
- Go to a TTC station entrance.
- Use the fare vending machine if you want a ticket or need to load a PRESTO card.
- Tap your ticket, card, or bank card at the gate.
- Keep your proof of payment until your trip is done.
A practical example: if you are only taking one or two rides, a PRESTO TTC Ticket is often the simplest choice because you can buy it once, tap it, and use the transfer window if you need to switch lines.