Fed Bus

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Looking for an affordable, comfortable and convenient way to get to and from Toronto, Hamilton, and London? Try the Fed Bus!

This service is offered by the Federation of Students as an alternative to other bus services. For the latest information and to share any questions or comments, call the Turnkey Desk office at 519-888-4434 or email turnkeys@uwaterloo.ca

Purchasing a Ticket

Purchase tickets in advance at the Turnkey Desk in the Student Life Centre or online at http://fedbus.feds.ca.

Don't forget to bring your WatCard when you buy your Fed Bus tickets and when boarding the bus! Only University of Waterloo Undergraduate or Graduate students may ride the Fed Bus.

Fed Bus Schedule

Click here to view the schedule. This schedule is generally accurate, but it may change for holidays, Reading Week, or due to other circumstances.

Buses may be late due to traffic conditions. All buses depart on Friday from the Davis Centre (DC) front entrance on Ring Road and return on Sunday night.

Bus Stops

  • McCowan (Scarborough) - the McCowan Subway stop, corner of Busby and McCowan
  • York Mills - Behind the Shell service station across from the subway entrance at the corner of Old York Mill Road and Yonge Street
  • Richmond Hill - The York Region Transit and Viva terminal on 8675 Yonge Street. It was built near the ramp that connects Highway 7 and Yonge Street
  • London - At the bus terminal in CF Masonville Place at the corner of Richmond and Fanshawe
  • Hamilton*/Burlington - Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel entrance at Jackson Square - Burlington - Aldershot GO Station - South parking lot on Masonry  Court
  • Markham - CF Markville - outlying parking lot off of Bullock Drive - near Best Buy but in outlying parking lot

Useful Information

  • Your luggage must fit either on your lap or under your seat.
  • To be guaranteed a ticket, you must purchase one by Wednesday at 3pm.
  • You must show your WatCard to purchase tickets and board the bus.
  • The bus does not run during exam time.
  • All buses to CF Markville take the 407.
  • Some Richmond Hill Centre buses takes the 407 - they are marked as Express service.
  • All sales are final; Refunds or exchanges are not permitted.