Coming and Going from Waterloo Region

You can travel safely to and from Waterloo Region by car, bus, train and airplane. 

By Car:  Roads and Highways

You can get to Waterloo Region on major roadways.  It is only 100 km from Toronto and less than 200 km from two major Canada-US border crossings; Niagara and Detroit/Port Huron. 

Look at The Official Roadmap of Ontario to see roads in Waterloo Region and Ontario.

To drive a car in Ontario you must have a valid driver’s licence. Read Driving a Car to find out about driving in Ontario with a foreign driver’s licence and how to get an Ontario driver’s licence. 

By Train

VIA Rail Canada serves Waterloo Region as well as most of Canada.

By Bus

Look at Grand River Transit (the local bus service) for information about local transit options as well as out-of-town bus services including: 

• Ayr Coach Lines
• Cherrey Bus Lines Inc.
• Coach Canada
• GO Transit Train & Bus Service
• Greyhound Transportation Canada

By Plane: Air Travel & Airports

The Region of Waterloo International Airport has flights to a number of places, including direct (non-stop) flights to major international airports.  Airport websites have information about flights and other services, like taxi and shuttle services.

Airports near Waterloo Region include:

• John C. Monroe International Airport in Hamilton
• London International Airport in London
• Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto
• Toronto City Centre Airport in Toronto

You may also be interested in Maps of Waterloo Region.

For more information…

• Waterloo Region’s Online Interactive Mapping page has more information on roadways, trails, and landmarks or historical sites in Waterloo Region.