GO Transit schedule & live countdown

Square One → McMaster University GO bus schedule

Square One to McMaster University is a direct GO bus route. The next buses are listed below with live delay and bay information when GO Transit publishes it. The current Presto Adult fare is $9.89 one way. The first bus today departs at 07:18, and the last bus departs at 01:48.

Full station board Every departure from Square One Live bay, delay, and cancellation updates.
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Upcoming buses

TIME IN LINE DEST BAY DEST ARR STATUS
07:18 1h01m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 08:08 ON TIME
07:48 1h31m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 08:38 ON TIME
08:18 2h01m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 09:08 ON TIME
08:48 2h31m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 09:38 ON TIME
09:13 2h56m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 10:03 ON TIME
09:33 3h16m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 10:23 ON TIME
10:13 3h56m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 11:03 ON TIME
10:48 4h31m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 11:45 ON TIME
11:18 5h01m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 12:15 ON TIME
11:48 5h31m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 12:45 ON TIME
12:18 6h01m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 13:15 ON TIME
12:53 6h36m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 13:50 ON TIME
13:23 7h06m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 14:20 ON TIME
13:53 7h36m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 14:50 ON TIME
14:23 8h06m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 15:20 ON TIME
14:53 8h36m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 15:50 ON TIME
15:23 9h06m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 16:20 ON TIME
15:53 9h36m 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 16:53 ON TIME
16:23 10h06 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 17:23 ON TIME
16:53 10h36 47 HAMILTON HA --- HAMILTON 17:53 ON TIME

Route map

Square One → McMaster University

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Fare

Presto Adult single ride

$9.89

Save 16% with Presto vs. paper

Paper single ride

$11.75

Day pass (unlimited same-corridor)

$23.50

Round trip (Presto)

$19.78

Presto trips 36–40 each month

$1.34

Loyalty discount rate per trip. Every trip after the 40th is free until the 1st of next month.

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About the Square One to McMaster University trip

Square One to McMaster University is a GO bus trip. Bays are assigned close to departure time, so the board above is the reliable place to check where to wait.

The next bus calls at 5 stops in between: Erin Mills Transitway Station, Trafalgar Rd. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride, Bronte Rd. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride, Dundas St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride, Main St. W. @ Haddon Ave. S..

Delays and bay assignments on this trip update every 30 seconds.

Route FAQ

How long does the GO bus take from Square One to McMaster University?
Travel time varies by time of day and traffic. Live departures above show the next scheduled trips; open the full board at the origin for real-time bay assignments and delay information.
How much does it cost to travel from Square One to McMaster University?
A single Presto Adult fare is $9.89. Student, Senior, and paper-ticket rates are on the fare page below.
What's the cheapest fare from Square One to McMaster University?
The Presto Adult single ride is $9.89: the lowest standard rate. Students and seniors save about 25% with a Presto Student or Senior card. See the fare page below for the full breakdown.
What time is the last GO bus from Square One to McMaster University?
The last bus of the day leaves Square One at 01:48. The board above lists every remaining departure for today.
Which bay does the Square One bus leave from?
GO assigns bays close to departure, so there is no fixed answer for this trip. Metrolinx usually publishes a bay 10–20 minutes ahead at Union Station and closer to departure at outlying stops; the board above fills the BAY column as soon as that happens.
Can I save this route for daily use?
Yes. Rail Six saves your commute locally so every visit opens with a live countdown to your next bus. Use “Save this commute” above to prefill this exact trip.