There are 5 ways to get from University of Waterloo to Kitchener by tram, bus, taxi or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 301 tram
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Take the line 301 tram from University Of Waterloo Station to Central Station
Cheapest option
Line 12 bus
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Take the line 12 bus from University Ave. / University Of Waterloo to Westmount / Village
3 alternative options
Line 201 bus
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Take the line 201 bus from Columbia / University Of Waterloo to Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry
Taxi
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Take a taxi from University of Waterloo to Kitchener
Walk
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Walk from University of Waterloo to Kitchener
University of Waterloo to Kitchener by walk and tram
The journey time between University of Waterloo and Kitchener is around 16 min and covers a distance of around 5 km. Operated by Grand River Transit, the University of Waterloo to Kitchener service departs from University of Waterloo and arrives in Central Station. Typically 628 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Waterloo to Kitchener is to line 12 bus which costs $5 and takes 22 min.
The quickest way to get from University of Waterloo to Kitchener is to taxi which costs $20 - $25 and takes 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University Ave. / University Of Waterloo and arriving at Westmount / Village. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from University Of Waterloo Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between University of Waterloo and Kitchener is 6 km.
The best way to get from University of Waterloo to Kitchener without a car is to line 301 tram which takes 16 min and costs .
The line 301 tram from University Of Waterloo Station to Central Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
University of Waterloo to Kitchener bus services, operated by Grand River Transit, depart from University Ave. / University Of Waterloo station.
University of Waterloo to Kitchener train services, operated by Grand River Transit, depart from University Of Waterloo Station.
University of Waterloo to Kitchener bus services, operated by Grand River Transit, arrive at Westmount / Village station.
- Distance: 5.8 km
- Duration: 16 min
What companies run services between University of Waterloo, ON, Canada and Kitchener, ON, Canada?
Grand River Transit operates a vehicle from University Of Waterloo Station to Central Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Grand River Transit operates a bus from University Ave. / University Of Waterloo to Westmount / Village every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- +1 519-585-7555
- Website
- grt.ca
Tram from University Of Waterloo Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Grand River Transit
- Phone
- +1 519-585-7555
- Website
- grt.ca
Bus from University Ave. / University Of Waterloo to Westmount / Village
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Grand River Transit
Bus from Columbia / University Of Waterloo to Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Grand River Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $20 - $25
United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 519 888 9999
- Website
- unitedtaxi.ca
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University of Waterloo to Kitchener train services, operated by Grand River Transit, arrive at Central Station.
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