Scarborough GO is kind of nestled away in the suburbs. They have a ton of signage leading from…read moreMidland through this area since it can get a little confusing. Once you're there though, there's usually a ton of parking here, even on the weekdays since it's further down the Lakeshore East line, with only 1 stop between it and Union Station. There's a (semi?) permanent Wendy's food truck that is set up here that's even open on the weekends! On the weekdays, there's a Puralator truck parked next to it for maximum drop-off convenience. There are spots that are reserved for these trucks. The staff here are super nice. There was a cordoned off area that put one of the ticketing machines out of commission. An employee who was standing nearby on duty advised that this was to avoid anyone from getting hit by falling glass! I'd suggest paying attention to the caution tape. There was another employee inside that talked to us about the other ticketing machine and let us know that the day passes aren't any cheaper than getting a ticket each way, just more convenient so you don't have to go up to the machine twice. The tunnel to move under the tracks was well lit and maintained so it didn't feel spooky down there. A good station to get on the GO!

Heading to final day at the CNE on Labour Day Monday…read more My sweetie wanted to ride the GO train for the first time ever. Had to do the research to plan the trip, calculate the fare, and get more info at gotransit.com website. Scarborough GO to Exibition GO: Adult Presto fare $3.70, Standard fare $4.40 Trip Duration: 31-33 minutes Free parking at GO train stations like this one!

Tip: This TTC station closed for good in November 2023…read more I stumbled across this listing for Midland station. It was a part of six stations that comprised the Scarborough Light Rail Transit (LRT). It changed names over the years. It became Scarborough RT and then line 3 Scarborough. In high school, when we were dismissed from classes early, I took the bus to Main Street station. I took the subway eastbound to Kennedy station, and then took the Scarborough LRT to Scarborough Town Centre. I was a mall kid and loved how efficient it was to get there from the Beaches. I moved to Markham after I graduated from high school. When I took the TTC to go home, I'd often ride the Bloor-Danforth line to Kennedy station and then transfer to either take the Kennedy 43 or Midland 57 bus up to the Scarborough-Markham border. I'd then walk a bit to get home. I will admit that I never left the train at Midland station to take the Midland 57 bus. I never boarded either the train or bus at this station, either. It seemed so weird. I had a better shot at getting a seat on the bus from Kennedy station than taking the train to Midland station and catching the bus northbound. Back then, this area at Midland, just north of Ellesmere Road, had nothing. You did have a pub at the intersection. I wasn't into that as a high school student, or even an undergraduate student. The area had a place to dump garbage. Not attractive! These days, there is a lot more to see and do. I like the Starbucks steps away. It's better than my local cafe. You can grab a bite at Mary Brown's. There's a sushi joint across the street from both businesses. It's just a shame that you can't take the train here. The station is still intact. It hasn't been demolished. You can admire the glass. The station ran above Midland Avenue, which was cool back in the day. I'm not sure what the plans are for this station. I drive by it often and I only see a notice on the locked doors mentioning that it's closed. I can hear the chimes from the train indicating that the doors are closing. They are silenced, but not forgotten in memory. Rest in peace, Midland station. (463)

What is there to say about Midland Station. Definitely isn't one best located station with garbage…read moredumps nearby and open concept design. There is nothing here. All you can do connect to Midland bus. Make a quicker ride to Kennedy Station then the bus

Warden station brings back memories of being a teen. I learned that its bus terminal is to be…read moredemolished and revitalized for the next two years. I went to see it for the last time on its last day of operation, which was yesterday, November 30, 2024. The station feels the same. I rode the train on the Bloor-Danforth line (it's line 2 these days) from Chester heading eastbound. Even though I don't take the TTC often, my commuter habits and instincts haven't changed. I remembered that the platform at this station is in the centre for both eastbound and westbound trains. It truly felt like time stood still. The signage is the same. Gone are the payphones. Everything else looked the same. I headed downstairs to the bus terminal. It felt the same, but eerie. Most businesses have closed for good, except for Cafe on the Go and Bakery on the Go. I have always liked getting a snack before hopping on public transit. The patties and sausage rolls looked so good from these businesses. What was new to me was the next vehicle information. It was helpful knowing when the next bus was arriving. Yes, the bus terminal is dated. I liked the concept of seeing flashing lights on the At the Platform sign. You could keep warm in the terminal. Once you saw the lights flashing, you headed down the stairs to board your bus. Two buses that I took during my teen years were the following: - Warden 68. It heads north of St. Clair. I took it to get my written driver's licence. Across from that building was a Sears outlet. Both are long gone. - Markham 102. I boarded it with friends to eventually hit Markham Road and Kingston Road. My best friend's dad would pick us up and drive us to their home to hang out. I like that there is a distinction made with Warden 68 (it takes you north of St. Clair to Markham and back down to Warden station) and Warden 69 (it's runs south of St. Clair and back up to Warden station). Main Street station had the most confusing set of buses for Main 64. One was northbound and the other was southbound. Both were 64. It was and still is easy to board the wrong bus if you aren't paying attention. There are Presto turnstiles to tap and pay for your fare entering the station. I also saw a Presto self-serve reload kiosk. Since I was in the subway, I didn't need to use it. As a teen, I'd arrive at Warden and walk across the north parking lot to get to Warden Woods Mall. I was a mall kid and liked this one. It changed to become Warden Power Centre when I left the GTA and returned a few years later before it was demolished. It's now housing. I noticed that there's a south lot. As a teen, parking lots didn't mean much to be. They do now as an adult who drives and needs parking. I look forward to seeing what the new bus terminal looks like. Hopefully, it will be done on time in two years. I'm glad that I got to see everything and relive fond memories before it's rubble. (460)

I've been hoping to post my own bit of nostalgic commentary, re: Warden Station and its closure, so…read moreYelp is a great platform for this! Warden Station opened in May 1968, and admittedly, over these past few years (especially these past few months), the need for a renovation had become more apparent -- yet the Spirit of that Station remained, as a terminus for us Scarberians to use and enjoy (well, sort of). The retailers who graced that Station provided ride-weary travellers with hot coffee, tea, samosas, bagels and other goodies, while waiting for their respective buses. And the clothing store and luggage shop, along with the Gateway place, all added to the overall Warden Station experience. My family and I moved to Scarborough in 1970, and as a car-free family, we used Warden Station regularly. At that time the station was still in its infancy, so it was a "lovely" terminus place to visit (It was the end of Line 2 at that time)! Of course, as a child my perspective was quite different than it is today -- yet the warm-and-fuzzy memories shall remain with me, forever, such as the many times I waited by the panoramic-style windows overlooking St. Clair Avenue East, with my Dad ... Back when Scarborough was a very different place! I visited Warden Station last Saturday (January 4th) for the last time, taking a few photos for "posterity" sake. Fare Thee Well, Warden Station! The New Warden Station shall provide greater accessibility for all commuters, with two elevators.

This station has limited parking, and its a relatively small station. The customer service building…read morecloses early. The train service is infrequent on this stop, the last time I used it the train only ran a few times in the morning and a few times in the evening, with the last train at 7PM. TTC buses do not pass the station so if you want to get a bus you have walk to the street, and if you want an express bus you have to walk to the main intersection. In essence, this station is really meant for people who use their cars to get to downtown, wherever else they're going.

Look, it had been a long time since I had been in the area. Memories of my teen years echoed as I…read moreawaited the Lawerence 54 bus after being dropped off by the 200 Zoo bus. Unfortunately, my phone had no data due to my travels, therefore I wasn't able to download any transit apps and the stops no longer have a schedule available beyond the app. That was a bit of a bummer as I waited and waited. I caught an express bus and asled the driver if he happened to go by where I was heading. It was in that moment he mentioned I had to cross to the corner for my bus. Despite the stop I was waiting at indicating it was the Lawrence bus. As I proceeded toward "the corner" the first 54 I had seen passes by. At that point, I am frustrated because it had been about an hour, on a route that once had buses every 10-15 minutes. My immediate thought? I should have walked. Maybe it's the poor public transit in Phoenix that got me fired up? Eventually my bus came, along with 2 others. I get it, I guess. All in all, I was grateful for the transportation. Wait at the corner not within the station if heading East. Oh but if one is looking to grab a GO train, this is definitely a spot.

One of the Scarborough stops on the Lakeshore East GO line. Rouge Hill has two big parking lots,…read moreseparated by Lawrence Avenue E. There are a lot of reserved parking spots so make sure you aren't parking in one of those accidentally. They are marked by signs with a reserved spot number that indicate they are reserved. If you're just dropping someone off, there are a lot of Kiss 'n' Ride lanes that lead right to the station office. The station office is kind of lacking in A/C at times so it can get a little hot if you are waiting indoors during the summer. There are PRESTO machines inside the office and all along the entrance of the track. There are two tracks, one that is only accessible through an underground tunnel. There are two main entrances to the tunnel, one by the office and the other that is further down on the west side of the track. The platforms are wheelchair accessible and there is an elevator in the tunnel as well. The trains are pretty frequent on this line, coming at least twice per hour and more during the peak times at 3pm and 4pm. Some bonuses to note are that this station has a fantastic view from the track and looks out onto Lake Ontario. If you're ever really tempted to walk along the lake side trail, there are entrances from the east bound platform. This station is slated for a revitalization project and is expected to take place in 2019.

Awesome improvements have been made to this GO station. A 6 level parking garage, a pedestrian…read morebridge, and a new entrance (2 total) to the westbound and eastbound GO trains were installed recently.

I love the train when going into the city. Very easy to manuvour around easy your either going…read moreeast or west. They offer tons of free parking. Try it ... very efficient and reasonibly priced!

Obviously, I have to recommend this train station because without it you wouldn't be able to go…read morewhere you wanna go if it's someplace off of Danforth. It's obviously a smaller train station than Union Station, but underground. It is quite big from the trains to the actual station. Above ground, there are restrooms and a warmer place to wait then outside where you can see the trains coming. Not much to really say about it, since it is just a train station. The thing I don't like about this station is it's a long walk uphill to get to the street. And when you've got luggage and you're exhausted and it's snowy and icy outside, it's kind of a pain in the butt.

Danforth GO is located on the Lakeshore East line. It's the station right before Union Station…read more This station does not have any parking or a pick up area. There is a turn in for the Main Square Community Centre off of Main Street so I see a lot of people getting picked up and dropped off there. If you're walking on Main Street, there are a set of stairs that lead down towards the station but right now they are closed due to the icy weather so you have to take the long way around. If you've decided to bike, there are bike racks available. Another way of getting here is via the TTC. This is one of the only GO stations on the Lakeshore East line that is close to a TTC station. Main Station is about a 5 minute walk north of the station so you can change transit lines. Switching is a little easier now since both systems take Presto. The ticket counter is only available till 10pm everyday so you will have to rely on the ticket vending machine to purchase your fare after hours. This also means that the indoor waiting room and the public washrooms are not available since this area is locked. There are benches and shelters along the tracks. The station is pretty simple with 3 tracks. There are boards that display the time the next trains are arriving for both the east and west bound directions. I found the track signage to be straightforward and there was signage indicating which streets the exits from the tunnels would take you to. A few other notes from years of taking the GO. I used to take the train in from the east side into work so I can tell you that in the mornings a lot of the seats are taken by the time the train pulls into Danforth station. It's not too bad if you wind up standing since everyone disembarks at Union Station anyways. One might think that taking the GO to get to Taste of the Danforth would make sense but it's actually about a 50 minute walk on Danforth Avenue to the heart of the festival so a heads up if that was your plan.

Ah, Unionville GO station. A decade ago, I took the GO train to and from downtown Toronto for work…read more Unionville is a stop along the Stouffville line. Milliken station is slightly closer to my home than Unionville. However, if I end up missing the last train for the evening, my next best bet would be to take the GO bus, which stops at Unionville station. Buses run all the time. Trains don't run on weekends. The parking lot gets extremely busy at rush hour. It's interesting seeing folks drive in like maniacs, park, and run like their lives depended on catching the train. It's both amusing and stressful. The parking lot is one of the larger ones for a GO station in the area. I rarely got a seat on the train during rush hour when I boarded here. I only got a seat when it was March Break and thought I had won the lottery. I also learned how to stand up and sleep on the train. It's a skill that I am still proud of to this day. This station has a cute building where you can purchase tickets. There are also washrooms. This location is ideal. It's by Kennedy and highway 407. So, if you need someone to pick you up, it's pretty easy to find this station. There's more retail development around the area since I was a GO commuter. I would estimate a five-minute drive, at most, from this station to the local plaza to eat and shop. You can walk it, but I wouldn't recommend it on a snowy day like today! (432)

Lots of free parking all around but may need to park further sometimes as this lot is busy. Since…read morethere is technically only one visible exit for each parking lot, some people run for their lives to get out of the parking lot as fast as possible to avoid the exit parking traffic. It is actually very stressful getting in and out of trying to pick someone up during rush hours. It will take a good 10 mins+ to just get out. You need all lot of patience as there are quite a few rude drivers out there. They really need extra stop signs for incoming traffic and extra exits. Whomever designed this place didn't think clearly with just one visible exit !! The go office is closed over the weekend so no washrooms are available. I could be wrong but I don't see a reload machine anywhere. You can buy a ticket , check, your balance or tap but no reload machine. There are two machine tickets booths - one near by the bus stops and one very the office that are self serve. Convenient but slow. Run for your lives!!