About The University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo invites you to join us for the 27th International Symposium on Mathematical Theory of Networks and Systems!
Founded in 1957, the University of Waterloo is a public research university whose main campus is located in Waterloo, Ontario. The University of Waterloo is a leading global research-intensive university, renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation, providing co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.
Getting to Waterloo
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Waterloo is located approximately one hour by car from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which is the most popular way to reach Waterloo from abroad. Other nearby airports are Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). There are several methods to book travel from the airport to Kitchener-Waterloo.
Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
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By Bus: There are buses that travel from Toronto Pearson to Kitchener-Waterloo. GO Transit and Flixbus are the most popular.
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By Taxi: you can reserve a taxi with Waterloo Taxi on their website or calling at +1 (519) 888-7777.
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By Rail: UP Express is a direct journey from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station, Downtown Toronto. When at Union Station, transfer to VIA Rail train or GO train.
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By Airways Transit (up to 8 passengers): Reserve door-to-door service (at least two weeks in advance) on the Airways Transit website.
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By Car: Take ON-401 W towards London and then take exit 278 to merge onto ON-8 W toward Kitchener/Waterloo.
Arriving at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can either pre-arrange a private airport transfer (Waterloo taxi or Airways Transit) or by public transport: use Toronto Transit to reach Union Station, Downtown Toronto, and then proceed to Kitchener-Waterloo by train or by bus as in the direction above Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Arriving at Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
You can either pre-arrange a private airport transfer (Waterloo taxi or Airways Transit) or by public transport: use Grand River Transit to reach your final destination in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Getting Around Waterloo
By Bus: Grand River Transit is the public transit operator for the Region of Waterloo, Ontario. It operates daily bus serves across Waterloo and the University of Waterloo campus.
By ION Light Rail Travel: ION is Waterloo Region’s light rail transit (LRT) system. It runs between Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall and Waterloo’s Conestoga Mall, with stops at the University of Waterloo campus. ION trains connect passengers to the existing bus system (Grand River Transit), making it easy to travel across the region.
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