To pay your fare, you can buy a ticket or pass or use your PRESTO card. You use the same ticket or pass whether you take a GO train, a GO bus, or a combination of both for your trip.
Does PRESTO work on GO Train?
PRESTO can be used for travel on all GO Trains and GO Buses. You can also use PRESTO on 9 transit agencies in the GTHA, including UP Express and the TTC and on OC Transpo in Ottawa. Why should I register my card? Now that you have a PRESTO card, setup a “My PRESTO Account” online at prestocard.ca.1 Sept 2019
Can I use PRESTO on TTC and GO?
PRESTO is a reloadable payment card that lets you pay your fare on the TTC, GO Transit, UP Express and 8 other transit agencies in Ontario. It's the perfect time to get a PRESTO card to take advantage of benefits like lowest fares, balance protection, Autoload and 2-hour transfers.
How do you ride a go train with PRESTO?
How do I use my PRESTO card for the GO Train? Tap ON by touching your card to the PRESTO Fare Payment Device at the station. Be sure to check the screen on the device to confirm that a fare has been deducted from your card. A beep and a green or green/ yellow light indicates a successful transaction.1 Sept 2019
How much is a PRESTO monthly?
There are a number of different TTC monthly passes you can purchase on PRESTO: TTC Monthly Pass: This pass costs $156 for adults and $128.15 for seniors/youths. It provides unlimited travel on the TTC per month. 12 Month Pass: This pass costs $143 for adults and $117.45 for seniors/youths.
How do I get a PRESTO monthly pass?
The TTC Monthly Pass and Post-Secondary Monthly Pass on PRESTO are available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations, from a PRESTO Fare Vending Machine at all TTC subway station entrances and online at prestocard.ca (opens in a new window).
Is PRESTO card cheaper than tickets?
Even though tickets, tokens, and PRESTO fares are all cheaper than cash singe fares, they require bundling and ancillary costs that eradicate any savings for a one- or two-time rider.9 Aug 2017
Is it cheaper to use a PRESTO card?
Student Fare with PRESTO - Save 22%+ All of it adds up, which is why post-secondary students get up to *22.5% off the full adult fare. If you do not take the exact same trip each time you travel on GO within a calendar month, your first 30 rides on GO will be 22.5%** off the single-ride adult fare.
How much does PRESTO charge per ride?
Fare type Adult Senior (65+) or Youth (13-19)
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PRESTO $3.20 $2.25
PRESTO One-ride ticket $3.25 $3.25
PRESTO Two-ride ticket $6.50 $6.50
PRESTO Day pass ticket $13.50 $13.50
What are the benefits of a PRESTO card?
PRESTO allows users to pay for their travel using an electronic fare card that replaces the need to use cash, tickets, tokens or passes on public transit. Creating a PRESTO account helps protect your card balance. If your card is ever lost or stolen, the money can be transferred to a replacement card.
Is PRESTO expensive?
PRESTO card fares are a bit cheaper, and more convenient than paying for rides with cash. For example, a single fare for a Toronto bus or subway will cost you $3.25 in cash, and $3.20 with a PRESTO card.26 Jul 2021
Do YRT transfers work on TTC?
Riders can board a YRT bus and transfer for free within a two-hour window on transit within Peel and Durham regions. That two-hour window is also good for the handful of TTC routes that run in York Region but, again, because of PRESTO limitations, cash or paper tickets must be used.7 Nov 2018
Does TTC accept Brampton transfers?
Brampton Transit connects to the following transit agencies: GO Transit. MiWay. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)