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Getting to the University of Waterloo and getting around town
Kitchener and Waterloo are two cities that are side-by-side, and often referred to as “Kitchener-Waterloo” or “KW.” If it were not for the signs you would not notice when you are traveling between them.
General University of Waterloo Information
Airports
Airport ground transportation
- Airways Transit is economical if you are sharing with 2 or more people.
- Check ground transportation links at the airports for car rental, taxi and limousine information.
Bus
- The Greyhound bus station is located in “Kitchener.”
Rail
- The Via Rail station is located in “Kitchener.”
Parking at the University of Waterloo
- When making your accommodation reservations ask about parking options, they vary by venue.
- If parking is not included with your accommodations, daily parking rates range from $4.00 to $10.00 on campus. We recommend C or P lots on this map.
Campus Maps
- A campus map is available online or in printable versions (Colour (PDF) or Black and white (PDF).
Local bus service
- Grand River Transit is great for getting around the Kitchener/Waterloo area. Click the “Plan a trip!” button for excellent route planning.
Accessible taxi service in Kitchener/Waterloo
- City Cabs
- 519-742-4404
- 519-747-7777
- Golden Triangle Taxi
- 519-740-2222
- United Taxi
- 519-888-9999
- 519-743-6323
- Waterloo Taxi
- 519-886-1200
- 519-888-7777