Plan Your Trip
Information Box Group
Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
McMaster is well connected by many HSR bus routes that can get you to and from campus. Whether you are taking the bus for the first time, or a regular user looking to explore more? Read on to plan your HSR trip to campus or click the widgets below to be redirected to the HSR Homepage and helpful links!
HSR Bus Travel Time HSR Schedule and Route Tool
Quickly access and find information about your bus trip on the HSR website. Whether your running late or are early this schedule finder helps everyone!
To explore the HSR schedule finder, click below.
HSR Routes to Campus HSR Map
Learn about one of the many ways you can travel to and from campus, check out the Hamilton Street Railway System Map where you can plan your bus ride to McMaster.
HSR Bus Pass MSU HSR Bus Pass
Did you know that you can take the HSR for free? If you are an undergraduate or graduate student, you are eligible for a free HSR bus pass!
To learn more about the HSR bus pass, explore the page below!
Information Box Group
Information Box Group
Shuttle Bus Shuttle Bus
Did you know you can get around McMaster’s campus on a shuttle bus? The bus makes six stops around campus, getting you to your destination quickly! To learn more about McMaster’s shuttle bus, click below.
GO Transit Image Credits
Whether you are commuting to campus or need to go somewhere, the GO bus has you covered! Learn how you can schedule your next trip by clicking here!
Flixbus Image Credits
Now that Flixbus visits McMaster, students, staff/faculty, and visitors have even more options when travelling via bus. To learn more about Flixbus, explore the Flixbus Page!
Shuttle Bus
McMaster provides a weekday shuttle service with up to three buses in operation. There are two types of buses: McMaster-branded buses and temporarily yellow school buses. For more details, please refer to the schedule and route below.
Information Box Group
Shuttle Bus Frequency and Hours of Operation
Shuttles run every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the time of day, passenger demand, and overall campus activity.
- From 06:30 to 08:00 there are 2 Buses
- From 08:00 to 18:30 there are 3 Buses
- From 18:30 to 23:00 there is 1 Bus
Ron Joyce Centre and 10 Bay St S Residence
A free shuttle bus is available to transport passengers from McMaster’s campus to the Ron Joyce Centre (RJC). For details on the RJC shuttle, visit the RJC Shuttle Bus Page.
Additionally, a shuttle bus service to the graduate residence at 10 Bay St S will be available in the future.
Accessible Entry on the Shuttle Buses
The shuttle buses on the main campus are equipped with ramps to provide accessible entry for all passengers.
Stops/Route Enlarge this Map
Route 1
- Stop 1: Lot P
- Stop 2: Lot M
- Stop 3: Lot I
- Stop 4A: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
- Stop 5A: Arthur Bourns Building (ABB)
- Stop 6A: Lot Q
- Stop 7: Lot M Loop
Proposed Route 2
- Stop 4B: McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
- Stop 5B: Les Prince (LP) Hall
- Stop 6B: Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL)
HSR
Information Box Group
HSR Homepage HSR Homepage
Taking the bus for the first time, or are a regular user? To be redirected to the HSR Homepage click below!
5 Delaware Information Learn More
Check out the page below to learn more about how and when you can take your next trip on the 5 Delaware!
51 University Information Learn More
Planning on taking 51 University? Learn more about the routes, frequency, and stops by clicking below! Plan your next trip today!
1 King Information Learn More
Click on the link below to learn more information about the 1 King bus.
10 B Line Express Information Learn More
From Eastgate to University Plaza, learn more about how the 10 B Line Express can be your next trip! Click below to learn more.
Information Box Group
How to Plan a Bus Trip
Taking the bus for the first, or are you a regular user? Click here to be redirected to learn how to plan for your next trip!
Bikes and the Bus
All buses a part of the HSR conveniently feature a bike rack mounted on its front, allowing cyclists to easily transport their bikes. For more information visit the Bike page of the HSR Website.
GO Transit
Information Box Group
GO Station Location GO Transit University Site
The McMaster GO Bus terminal is located to the west of campus between Thode Library and Mary Keyes Residence.
Information Box Group
How to Use GO Transit How to Get Started
Are you a first time-user of GO Transit? No worries! Learn more here about how you can use the go transit!
GO Transit Website GO Transit Homepage
Looking for more information? Planning your next trip? Click here to be redirected to the GO Transit Homepage!
GO Transit Routes GO Transit Routes Map
There are many routes that you can take on the GO Transit, and it can get confusing sometimes. Look no further! Click here to learn in-depth information about the routes you can take!
Student Discount Student Discount Information
Everyone loves saving money, so why not save more with GO Transit? Click here to learn how you can save on your next ride!
Flixbus
Information Box Group
Plan Your Trip Flixbus Website
FlixBus provides simple and convenient transportation options in the form of one-way and round trips to and from campus, with routes connecting cities such as Toronto, London, Kingston, Barrie, Niagara, and Ottawa to McMaster. For detailed information on routes and rates, please visit the FlixBus website.