Due to school closures, all YRT 400-series School Special routes and School Connections are suspended for the 2020/2021 school year. All school services will be reinstated with the start of the 2021/2022 school year.
YRT is here to help you prepare for back to school. Here are some things you need to know before travelling with us, including health and safety tips.
Plan your Trip
YRT services many York Region high schools and post-secondary schools. Our schedules provide frequent travel to/from schools during peak times that students will need to travel, such as morning and afternoon rush hours.
Trip planning resources
> Plan your trip using our Trip Planner
> Look up a printable schedule on our Schedules page
> For help, call us at 1-866-668-3978 or Live Chat us
YRT vs. Viva
YRT and Viva are part of the same system.
Viva is our rapid transit service that operates on a proof-of-payment system. Viva operates along major roads in York Region and services only major intersections, to allow for quicker travel.
There are no fare boxes on Viva buses so you must tap your PRESTO card or activate your mobile fare (Pay app) before boarding. Viva stops are called “vivastations.” Each one has a PRESTO card reader and ticket vending machine so you can pay your fare before boarding. If you travel on Viva without proper proof-of-payment, you may be subject to a fine or criminal charge. Visit our Proof of Payment and Transfers page to learn more.
Arrive at your stop 5 minutes early
It is important to arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival time to ensure you meet your bus.
We are here to help
If you have any questions or concerns, or require any trip planning assistance, please call us at 1-866-668-3978 or Live Chat us.
Paying your Fare
Youth fares
If you are between the ages of 13 to 19, and in full-time attendance at a high school, you are eligible for YRT Youth fares. Visit our Fare Chart for details.
Have your student I.D. card ready when you pay your fare. We understand that it takes some time for grade 9 students to be issued an I.D. card. Drivers will allow them to board during this transition period.
Pay using PRESTO or the YRT Pay app
You can pay your fare using PRESTO or the YRT Pay app. These methods allow for contactless payment and the use of discounted Youth fares.
Routes Servicing High Schools
Take one of our School Special (400-series) routes with direct travel to/from your high school to meet your bell time in the morning and pick you up after school is over.
Please note that all 400-series School Special routes will not operate on P.A. days, school holidays or during March Break.
Remember to check for any Service Changes that may affect your route.
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Alexander Mackenzie High School 300 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. Richmond Hill |
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Aurora High School 155 Wellington St. W. Aurora |
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Bayview Secondary School 10077 Bayview Ave. Richmond Hill |
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Bill Crothers Secondary School 44 Main St. Unionville Markham |
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Bill Hogarth Secondary School 100 Donald Sim Ave. Markham |
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Bur Oak Secondary School 933 Bur Oak Ave. Markham |
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Cardinal Carter Catholic High School 210 Bloomington Rd. W. Aurora |
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Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning 36 Regatta Ave. Richmond Hill |
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Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School 39 Dunning Ave. Aurora |
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Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School 135 Bristol Rd. Newmarket |
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École Secondaire Norval-Morrisseau 51 Wright St. Richmond Hill |
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Emily Carr Secondary School 4901 Rutherford Rd. Vaughan |
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Father Bressani Catholic High School 250 Ansley Grove Rd. Vaughan |
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Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy High School 5300 14th Ave. Markham |
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Holy Cross Catholic Academy 7501 Martin Grove Rd. Vaughan |
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Holy Trinity School 11300 Bayview Ave. Richmond Hill |
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Huron Heights Secondary School 40 Huron Heights Dr. Newmarket |
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Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy 10475 Bayview Ave. Richmond Hill |
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Keswick High School 100 Biscayne Blvd. Georgina |
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King City Secondary School 2001 King Rd. King |
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Langstaff Secondary School 106 Garden Ave. Richmond Hill |
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Maple High School 50 Springside Rd. Vaughan |
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Markham District High School 89 Church St. Markham |
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Markville Secondary School 1000 Carlton Rd. Markham |
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Middlefield Collegiate Institute 525 Highglen Ave. Markham |
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Milliken Mills High School 7522 Kennedy Rd. Markham |
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Newmarket High School 505 Pickering Cres. Newmarket |
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Our Lady of the Lake Catholic College School 185 Glenwoods Ave. Georgina |
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School 90 Bur Oak Ave. Markham |
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Richmond Green Secondary School 1 William F. Bell Pkwy. Richmond Hill |
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Richmond Hill High School 201 Yorkland St. Richmond Hill |
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School 908 Lemar Rd. Newmarket |
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Sir William Mulock Secondary School 705 Columbus Way Newmarket |
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St. Augustine Catholic High School 2188 Rodick Rd. Markham |
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St. Brother André Catholic High School 6160 16th Ave. E. Markham |
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St. Elizabeth Catholic High School 525 New Westminster Dr. Vaughan |
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St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School 2 Davos Rd. Vaughan |
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St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School 1 St. Joan of Arc Ave. Vaughan |
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St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School 278 Wellington St. E. Aurora |
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St. Robert Catholic High School 8101 Leslie St. Markham |
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St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School 230 Shaftsbury Ave. Richmond Hill |
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Stephen Lewis Secondary School 555 Autumn Hill Blvd. Vaughan |
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Stouffville District Secondary School 801 Hoover Park Dr. Stouffville |
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Sutton District High School 20798 Dalton Rd. Sutton |
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Thornhill Secondary School 167 Dudley Ave. Markham |
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Thornlea Secondary School 8075 Bayview Ave. Markham |
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Tommy Douglas Secondary School 4020 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. Vaughan |
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Unionville High School 201 Town Centre Blvd. Markham |
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Vaughan Secondary School 1401 Clark Ave. W. Vaughan |
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Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Dr. Vaughan |
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Woodbridge College 71 Bruce St. Vaughan |
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Routes Servicing Colleges and Universities
Take one of the YRT routes listed below to travel to a college or York University.
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Humber College 205 Humber College Blvd. Toronto |
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Seneca College King Campus 13990 Dufferin St. King City |
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Seneca College Markham Campus 8 The Seneca Way (Highway 7 and Highway 404) Markham |
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Seneca College Newnham Campus 1750 Finch Ave. E. Toronto |
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Seneca College @ York Campus via Pioneer Village Terminal 70 The Pond Road Toronto |
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York University Keele Campus via Pioneer Village Terminal 4700 Keele St. Toronto |
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Frequently Asked Questions
| Are all School Special routes returning? |
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Yes, all 400-series School Special routes will resume service on Tuesday, September 8. Schedules have been adjusted to meet the new bell times for both school boards. To look up schedules, visit our Schedule page under School routes. |
| Are there transit options available for midday travel? |
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YRT has adjusted School Special routes to meet the new bell times for both school boards. In addition to School Specials, there are alternative routes to serve as transportation options outside bell times. Travellers can plan their trips by using our Trip Planner. Our Contact Centre is also available for trip planning help seven days a week at 1-866-668-3978 or through Live Chat. |
| How often is YRT cleaning their buses and facilities? |
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We are following the advice from our partners at Public Health and have increased the cleaning and sterilization schedule of our buses, vehicles and facilities. Visit our Cleaning and Disinfection Measures page for more information. |
| What other measures are in place to keep travellers protected from COVID-19? |
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In addition to increasing the frequency of the cleaning and disinfection of our buses and facilities, we’ve implemented various safety measures, including:
In addition to these measures, customers are strongly encouraged to use contactless forms of payment, including PRESTO and the Pay app, practice physical distancing and travel during off-peak times whenever possible, exercise good hand hygiene and staying home when sick. For more information on COVID-19 and what YRT is doing in response, visit our COVID-19 page. |
| Are there new protocols I need to follow when taking the bus? |
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Yes. Non-medical face masks or coverings are now mandatory, and all travellers must board through the front doors and exit through the middle/rear doors. Please visit our COVID-19: Traveller Safety Reminders page for more information. |
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