Getting a PRESTO Card

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PRESTO is the tap-to-pay card used on most transit systems across Ontario — including TTC, GO Transit, UP Express, OC Transpo (Ottawa), HSR (Hamilton), MiWay, Brampton, York Region, Durham, Burlington, and Oakville Transit. One card works on all of them.

Where to get one

Shoppers Drug Mart, YYZ Terminal 1
Shoppers Drug Mart, YYZ Terminal 1
Open during station hours
Union Station, TTC subway hubs, GO stations
Union Station, TTC subway hubs, GO stations
5–10 min
Most Shoppers Drug Mart across the GTA
Most Shoppers Drug Mart across the GTA
5–10 min
Online at prestocard.ca
Online at prestocard.ca
5–10 min
Online at prestocard.ca
Ships to your address. Best if you're not in a rush.
7–10 days

How to load money

  1. 1Buy a card ($6 one-time fee).
  2. 2Load funds (minimum $10).
  3. 3Register online to protect your balance.

How to use it

Tap ON when boarding. Tap OFF when exiting GO trains — very important, or you'll be charged the full fare.

Fare overview

SystemCashPRESTOMonthly
TTC (Toronto)$3.30$3.30~$156
GO TransitDistance10% off—
UP Express$12.35$12.35—
OC Transpo (Ottawa)$3.85$3.85~$135
HSR (Hamilton)$3.25$2.65~$112
MiWay (Mississauga)$3.75$3.20~$132
Brampton Transit$3.75$3.00~$109
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