Schedules & Detours

Services lower Hamilton east - west from Hamilton GO in the west to Eastgate Square in the east. The KING 1A route also services West Hamilton Loop to Hamilton GO on weekdays only.

Note: This route is affected by the Main & Ottawa closure. For full detour details, stop impacts, and service updates visit hamilton.ca/MainOttawa

Route 1/1A King

• Westbound – At Main and Edgemont, right on Edgemont, left on Dunsmure, right on King, and resume regular routing.
• Eastbound – At the Delta (where Main and King intersect), stay right on King, left on Ottawa, right on Maple, left on Edgemont, right on Main, and resume regular routing.

Stops Out of Service

• Westbound
  • Main at Ottawa
  • Main at Balmoral
  • Main at Kensington
  • King at Belview
• Eastbound
  • Main at King (The Delta)
  • Main at Balmoral
  • Main at Ottawa

Temporary Stops

• Westbound
  • At 28 Edgemont St N. (New Stop)
  • Dunsmure at Ottawa (New Stop)
  • Dunsmure at Belmont (New Stop)
• Eastbound
  • Main at King (New Stop) (South Section of Delta)
  • King at Rosslyn (New Stop)
  • King at Grosvenor (New Stop)
  • Maple at Ottawa (New Stop)

Route 10 B-Line

• Westbound – At Main and Kenilworth, right on Kenilworth, left on Cannon, left on Gage, right on Main, and resume regular routing.
• Eastbound – At Main and Gage, left on Gage, right on Cannon, right on Kenilworth, left on Main, and resume regular routing.

Stops out of Services

• Westbound
  • Main at Kenilworth
  • Main at Ottawa
  • Main at Kensington
• Eastbound
  • Main at King (The Delta)
  • Main at Ottawa
  • Main at Kenilworth

Temporary Stops

• Westbound
  • Cannon at Ottawa (Existing Stop)
  • Gage at King (New Stop)
• Eastbound
  • Gage at King (New Stop)
  • Cannon at Ottawa (Existing Stop)
  • Kenilworth at Main (Existing Stop)

Route 41 Mohawk via Ottawa

• Northbound – At King and Ottawa, continue on King, right on Gage, right on Cannon, left on Ottawa, and resume regular routing.
• Southbound – At Ottawa and Cannon, right on Cannon, left on Gage, left on Main, stay left at the Delta, continue on King, and resume regular routing.

Stops out of Service

• Northbound
  • Ottawa at Maple
  • Ottawa at Main
  • Ottawa at Dunsmure
  • Ottawa at Cannon
• Southbound
  • Ottawa at Cannon
  • Ottawa at Roxborough
  • Ottawa at Main

Temporary Stops

• Northbound
  • King at Maple (New Stop)
  • King at Belview (Existing Stop)
  • King opposite East Bend (Existing Stop)
  • King at Gage (Existing Stop)
  • Cannon at East Bend (Existing Stop)
  • Cannon at Belmont (Existing Stop)
  • Cannon at Balmoral (Existing Stop)
  • Cannon at Ottawa (Existing Stop)
• Southbound
  • Cannon at Rosslyn (Existing Stop)
  • Cannon at Belview (Existing Stop)
  • Cannon opposite East Bend (Existing Stop)
  • Gage at King (New Stop)
  • Gage at Main (New Stop)
  • Main opposite East Bend (Existing Stop)
  • Main opposite Glendale (Existing Stop)

An east - west route that stretches from downtown Hamilton in the west to Stoney Creek in the east. Stoney Creek Trans-Cab Service operates Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays as an extension of Route 2 when in service.

Route 2 Barton

Westbound – From Barton and John, buses will turn left on John, right on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Route 3 Cannon

Westbound – From Cannon and John, buses will turn left on John, right on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Route 4 Bayfront

Westbound – From James and Murray, buses will turn, left on Murray, right on John, right on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Eastbound – From York and Macnab, buses will turn, left on Macnab, right on Vine, left on James, resume regular route

Route 7 Locke

Eastbound – From Main and Bay, buses will, continue on Main, left on John, left on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Route 8 York

Eastbound – From York and Macnab, buses will turn, left on Macnab, right on Murray, right on John, right on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Route 20 A-Line

Northbound – From James and Main, buses will turn right on Main, left on John, left on Cannon, right on James, resume regular route

Southbound – From James and Murray, buses will turn, left on Murray, right on John, right on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Route 99 Waterfront

Southbound – From James and Murray, buses will turn left on Murray, right on John, right on Rebecca, left on James, resume regular route

Stops Out of Service

Route 2 Barton Westbound

• Barton at Hughson
• James at Colbourne
• James at Cannon

Route 3 Cannon Westbound

• Cannon at Hughson
• James at Cannon

Route 4 Bayfront Eastbound

• James at Colbourne

Routes 4 Bayfront Westbound and 20 A-Line Southbound

• James at Colbourne
• James at Cannon

Route 7 Locke Eastbound

• James at Colbourne
• Bay Opposite George
• Bay at King
• York Opposite Park
• York Opposite MacNab

Route 8 York Eastbound

• York Opposite MacNab

Route 99 Waterfront Southbound

• James at Colbourne
• James at Cannon

Temporary Stops

Route 2 Barton Westbound

• John at Barton
• John at Cannon

Route 3 Cannon Westbound

• John at Cannon

Routes 4 Bayfront Westbound and 20 A-Line Southbound

• John at Barton
• John at Cannon

Route 4 Bayfront Eastbound

• MacNab at York

Route 7 Locke Eastbound

• Main at Bay
• MacNab at York

Route 8 York Eastbound

• MacNab at York

Route 99 Waterfront Southbound

• John at Barton
• John at Cannon

Effective:

• Friday, July 11, 2025
• Friday, August 9, 2025

Routes 2 Barton, 3 Cannon, 4 Bayfront and 20 A Line will be on detour on the second Friday of each month from 5 pm to 11 pm. This is due to a road closure on James Street; York Boulevard/Wilson Street to Murray Street for Art Crawl.

Route 2 Barton - Westbound

• Buses will detour from Barton at John, turning left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.

Route 3 Cannon - Westbound

• Buses will detour from Cannon at John, turning left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.

Route 4 Bayfront

• Eastbound buses will continue north on MacNab Street from Murray Street, then turn right on Strachan Street and left on James Street to resume the regular route north of Strachan.
• Westbound buses will detour from James at Strachan, turning left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.

Route 20 A-Line

• Northbound buses will detour from James at Main, turning right on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Strachan Street, and right on James Street to resume the regular route north of Strachan.
• Southbound buses will detour from James at Strachan, turning left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, and left on James Street to resume the regular route south of Rebecca.

These stops will be closed during the detour:

Route 2 Barton – Westbound

• BARTON at HUGHSON
• JAMES at COLBOURNE
• JAMES at CANNON

Route 3 Cannon - Westbound

• CANNON at HUGHSON
• JAMES at CANNON

Route 4 Bayfront - Westbound

• JAMES at WEST HARBOUR GO STATION
• JAMES at COLBOURNE
• JAMES at CANNON

Route 4 Bayfront - Eastbound

•  JAMES opposite WEST HARBOUR GO STATION

Route 20 A-Line – Southbound

• JAMES at WEST HARBOUR GO STATION
• JAMES at COLBOURNE
•  JAMES at CANNON 

Route 20 A-Line – Northbound

• JAMES at KING
• JAMES at REBECCA
• JAMES at CANNON
• JAMES opposite COLBOURNE
• JAMES opposite WEST HARBOUR GO STATION

These stops will be temporarily in use during the detour:

Routes 2 Barton, 3 Cannon, 4 Bayfront Westbound and 20 A-Line Southbound

•  JOHN at CANNON 

Routes 4 Bayfront Westbound and 20 A-Line Southbound:

•  JOHN at BARTON 

Route 20 A-Line Northbound:

•  JOHN at KING WILLIAM
•  JOHN at CANNON
• JOHN at BARTON

An east-west route that travels from downtown Hamilton in the west to just past Parkdale Ave. in the east.

Westbound to Downtown – From Cannon and Gage, buses will turn right on Gage, left on Barton, left on Birch, right on Cannon, resume regular route

Eastbound to Reid and Dunsmure – From Wilson and Wentworth, buses will turn right on Wentworth, left on Main, left on Gage, right on Cannon, resume regular route

Stops Out of Service

• Westbound 
  • Cannon at Hamilton Stadium
  • Cannon at Lottridge
  • Cannon at Barnsdale
  • Cannon at Sherman
  • Cannon at Gibson

Temporary Stops

• Westbound
  • Gage at Mayflower
• Eastbound
  • Regular serviced stops on Main

Eastbound - From Wilson Street and Wentworth Street, Right on Wentworth Street, Left on Main Street, Left on Sherman Avenue, Right on Cannon Street and resume regular eastbound routing on Cannon Street east of Sherman Avenue.

Westbound - No Detour

Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the north end of the city from downtown to the Greenhill area near Red Hill Valley.

Route 4 Bayfront - Eastbound Detour From Bay St at Main St
Right on Main St, left on James St, resume regular routing north of York Blvd/Cannon St.

Route 7 Locke - Eastbound Detour from Bay St at Main St.
Continue east on Main St, left on John St, left on Rebecca St, left on James St, resume regular routing south of Rebecca St.

Route 8 York - Westbound Detour from Bay St at King St
Left on King St, right on Hess St, left on Cannon St, resume regular routing west of Hess St.

Route 9 Rock Gardens Westbound Detour from Bay Street at King St.
Turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street and resume regular routing on Cannon Street west of Hess Street

Stops out of Service

Westbound

• Bay at King (route 8, 9)
• Bay at Vine (route 8, 9)
• Cannon at Hess (route 8, 9)

Eastbound

• Bay opposite George (route 4 and 7)
• Bay at King (routes 4 and 7)
• York opposite Park (routes 4 and 7)
• York opposite MacNab (routes 4 and 7)

Temporary Stops

• Main Street at Bay Street (route 7)
• Main Street at MacNab Street (route 7)
• John Street at King William Street (route 7)
• Rebecca Street at Hughson Street (route 7)
• James Street at Rebecca Street (route 4) 

Serves east - west lower Hamilton including Dundas, Ancaster and Stoney Creek.

Extra service to and from the Dundas Driving Park for Victoria Day Fireworks on Sunday May 17, 2026
Route will service all stops between King at James to Head Street before and after the Fireworks.

Review the Route 5 Delaware extra service details

Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 7 Locke and 8 York.

Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 6 Aberdeen and 8 York.

Both an east-west and a north-south route servicing the south-west end of the city from then downtown. This route is interlined with 6 Aberdeen and 7 Locke.

Operates from James and Main to Rock Gardens, Woodland Cemetery and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Along most of the Rock Gardens route, buses will stop only at designated bus stops. In Woodland and Holy Sepulchre Cemeteries, however, the bus will stop anywhere on request. Simply flag the bus driver so he/she knows to stop. The "flag zones" are indicated on the map.

An east-west route traveling from University Plaza in the west end to Eastgate Square in the east end.  This route is interlined with 55 Stoney Creek Central and 58 Stoney Creek Local.

Note: This route is affected by the Main & Ottawa closure. For full detour details, stop impacts, and service updates visit hamilton.ca/MainOttawa

Northbound

• From Lakeshore Road at Maple Avenue, continue north on Maple Avenue, turn right on Ontario Street, left on Locust Street, right on Caroline Street, right on Elizabeth Street, right on Pine Street and resume regular routing to Burlington Transit Terminal

Southbound

From the Burlington Transit Terminal, continue north on John Street, turn left on Caroline Street, left on Locust Street, right on Ontario Street, left on Maple Avenuecontinue south onto Lakeshore Road resuming regular routing 

Stops Out of Service

Northbound 

• Lakeshore at North Shore
• Lakeshore opposite Nelson
• Lakeshore opposite Burlington
• Lakeshore opposite Brant

Southbound 

• Elizabeth at Lakeshore
• Lakeshore at Brant
• Lakeshore at Burlington
• Lakeshore at Nelson

Temporary Stops

Northbound

• Maple Avenue at Lakeshore Road (far side – Burlington Transit stop)

Southbound

• Maple Avenue at Lakeshore Road (nearside – Burlington Transit stop)

Travels the furthest north of all HSR routes, looping at the Burlington Bus Terminal. This route also travels along an expressway.

Runs on a clockwise loop using Wentworth, Stinson, Victoria and Burlington Streets. 

Travels between Meadowlands Transit Terminal and the shopping complex at Wilson and Garner. This route is interlined with 43 - Stone Church.