GO Transit Fare Integration
Milton Transit connects riders to GO Transit services, making it easier to travel within Milton and surrounding regions. If you are transferring between Milton Transit and GO Transit, you may be eligible for a free co-fare within Milton.
This page explains how to connect to GO Transit, how fare integration works, and what you need to do when transferring between services.
This service is for:
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Riders connecting between Milton Transit and GO Transit
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Commuters travelling to or from GO trains or GO buses
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Residents using Milton Transit to access regional transit services
To qualify for GO Transit fare integration, you must show proof that you are travelling to or from GO Transit.
Accepted proof includes:
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A valid GO Transit ticket or pass
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A PRESTO card
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Proof of PRESTO contactless payment
Providing this proof confirms your transfer and allows the operator to apply the co-fare.
Milton Transit provides connections to GO Transit during weekday morning peak periods (5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) and afternoon/ evening peak periods (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.), helping riders reach GO train and bus services.
All connections take place at:
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Milton GO Station (780 Main St. E.)
From this location, you can:
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Connect to GO train and GO bus services
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Travel across the region
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Combine local and regional trips
Use the schedules and routes page to view available routes and plan your trip.
If you are connecting to or from, GO Transit, you can travel on Milton Transit without paying an additional local fare.
When boarding a Milton Transit vehicle:
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Show your GO Transit ticket, pass, or proof of PRESTO payment to the operator
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Confirm that you are connecting to or from GO Transit
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The operator will recognize your transfer and apply the co-fare
Important details:
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GO Day Passes must show the current date
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Single-ride tickets must have the current date and time validation from your GO trip
The Milton Transit portion of your trip is free. However, GO Transit fares still apply for the GO portion of your journey. A transfer will be provided when required.
The following GO Transit fare types are accepted for co-fare eligibility:
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GO Transit group passes
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Metrolinx / GO Transit employee passes
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GO Transit-issued photo ID or school-issued ID cards
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GO e-tickets
GO Transit fare integration is only valid under specific conditions.
In Milton, the program applies to trips that:
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Begin or end at a GO Transit connection point
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Are part of a transfer to or from GO Transit
Valid transfer locations include:
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Bus stops within the Milton GO Station bus loop and along Drew Centre
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Highway 401 and Regional Road 25 Park & Ride location
This program:
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Applies only to GO train or GO bus connections
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Applies to both inbound and outbound transfers
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Does not apply to bus-to-bus transfers within Milton Transit
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Does not apply to trips that do not involve GO Transit
Understanding where to connect helps ensure a smooth transfer between services.
At Milton GO Station:
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Bus stops are clearly marked within the station bus loop
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Additional stops are located along Drew Centre
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Connections are coordinated with GO train arrival and departure times
At the Highway 401 Park & Ride:
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Designated stops allow riders to transfer between GO and Milton Transit services
Once your connection is confirmed:
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You can continue your trip on Milton Transit without paying a local fare
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You may receive a transfer for your journey if required
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You will continue to pay applicable GO Transit fares
Plan your trip in advance to ensure your connection times align with GO service schedules.