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 – From Main Street East at Edgemont Street North, Route 1 King travelling westbound will turn right on Edgemont Street North, left on Dunsmure Road, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route.
• Eastbound – From King Street East at Ottawa Street South, Route 1 King travelling eastbound will turn left on Ottawa Street South, right on Maple Avenue, left on Edgemont Street South, and right on Main Street East where it will continue on regular route.

Stops Out of Service

• Westbound
  • Main at Ottawa
  • Main at Balmoral
  • Main at Kensington
  • King at Belview
• Eastbound
  • Main at King
  • Main at Balmoral
  • Main at Ottawa

Temporary Stops

• Westbound
  • 28 Edgemont
  • Dunsmure at Ottawa
  • Dunsmure at Belmont
• Eastbound
  • King at Main (South of the Delta)
  • King at Rosslyn
  • King at Grosvenor
  • Maple at Ottawa

Route 10 B-Line

• Westbound – From Main Street East at Kenilworth Avenue North, Route 10 B-Line travelling westbound will turn right on Kenilworth Avenue North, left on Cannon Street East, left on Gage Avenue North, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route.
• Eastbound – From Main Street East at Gage Avenue South, Route 10 B-Line travelling eastbound will turn left on Gage Avenue North, right on Cannon Street East, right on Kenilworth Avenue North, and left on Main Street East where it will continue on regular route.

Stops out of Services

• Westbound
  • Main at Kenilworth
  • Main at Ottawa
  • Main at Kensington
• Eastbound
  • Main at King
  • Main at Ottawa
  • Main at Kenilworth

Temporary Stops

• Westbound
  • Main at Crosthwaite
  • Cannon at Ottawa
  • Gage at King
• Eastbound
  • Gage at King
  • Cannon at Ottawa
  • Main at Crosthwaite

Route 41 Mohawk via Ottawa

• Northbound – From King Street East at Ottawa Street North, Route 41 Mohawk travelling eastbound will continue on King Street East, turn right on Gage Avenue North, right on Cannon Street East, and left on Ottawa Street North where it will continue on regular route.
• Southbound – From Ottawa Street North at Cannon Street East, Route 41 Mohawk travelling westbound will turn right on Cannon Street East, left on Gage Avenue North, left on Main Street East, and right on King Street East where it will continue on regular route at Kenilworth Avenue South.

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
  • Ottawa at Maple

Temporary Stops

• Northbound
  • King at Maple
  • Ottawa at Cannon
• Southbound
  • Ottawa at Cannon
  • Gage at King
  • Gage at Main

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.

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

Route 2 Barton

Westbound

From Barton Street at John Street, turn left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street  and resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.

Route 3 Cannon

Westbound

From Cannon Street at John Street, left on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.

Route 4 Bayfront

Eastbound

From York Boulevard at MacNab Street, left on MacNab Street, right on Strachan Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street north of Strachan Street.

Westbound

From James Street at Strachan Street, left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.

Route 20 A Line

Northbound

From James Street at Main Street, right on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Strachan Street, right on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street north of Strachan Street.

Southbound

From James Street at Strachan Street, left on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.

Route 99 Waterfront

Southbound

From Strachan Street at James Street, continue east on Strachan Street, right on John Street, right on Rebecca Street, left on James Street and resume regular routing on James Street south of Rebecca Street.

Stops Out of Service

Route 2 - Westbound

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

Route 3 – Westbound

• Cannon at Hughson
• James at Cannon

Route 4 – Westbound

• James at West Harbour GO Station
• James at Colbourne
• James at Cannon

Route 4 – Eastbound

• York opposite Macnab
• James at Cannon
• James opposite Colbourne
• James opposite West Harbour GO Station

Route 20 – Southbound

• James at West Harbour GO Station
• James at Colbourne
• James at Cannon 

Route 20 – Northbound

• James at King
• James at Rebecca
• James at Cannon
• James opposite Colbourne
• James opposite West Harbour GO Station

Route 99 – Southbound

• James at West Harbour GO Station
• James at Colbourne
• James at Cannon

Temporary Stops

Westbound / Southbound:

• John Street at Barton Street (nearside) – routes 4, 20, 99
• John Street at Cannon Street (far side) – routes 2, 3, 4, 20, 99

Northbound / Eastbound:

• John Street at King William Street – route 20
• John Street at Cannon Street – route 20
• John Street at Barton Street (far side) – route 20
• MacNab Street at York Boulevard – route 4
• MacNab Street at Cannon Street – route 4
• MacNab Street at Colbourne Street – route 4
• MacNab Street at Murray Street – route 4

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

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) 

Route 4 Bayfront 

• Eastbound - From Bay Street and Main Street, right on Main Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing on James Street north of York Boulevard Street/Cannon Street.

Route 7 Locke 

• Eastbound – From Bay Street at Main Street continue east on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular route south of Rebecca Street.

Route 8 York, Route 9 Rock Gardens

• Westbound - From Bay Street and King Street, left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street, resume regular route.

Route 99 Waterfront Shuttle

• Northbound – From King Street and Bay Street, continue on King Street, right on Hess Street, right on York Boulevard, left on Bay Street and resume regular route.

Out of Service Stops

• Cannon at Hess
• Bay at Vine (Route 8 York and 9 Rock Gardens)
• York Opposite Park (Route 4 Bayfront and Route 7 Locke)
• York Opposite Macnab (Route 7 Locke)
• Bay at King (All Routes)
• Bay Opposite George (Route 4 Bayfront and Route 7 Locke)

Temporary Stop

• James and Rebecca (Route 4 Bayfront)

Route 4 Bayfront – Eastbound Detour

• From Bay Street at Main Street, buses will turn right on Main Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing north of York Boulevard/Cannon Street

Route 7 Locke – Eastbound Detour

• From Bay Street at Main Street, buses will continue east on Main Street, left on John Street, left on Rebecca Street, left on James Street, resume regular routing south of Rebecca Street.

Route 8 York – Westbound Detour

• From Bay Street at King Street, buses will turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street, resume regular routing west of Hess Street

Route 9 Rock Gardens Westbound

• From Bay Street at King Street, buses will turn left on King Street, right on Hess Street, left on Cannon Street, resume regular routing on Cannon Street west of Hess Street

Heavy traffic is expected after events along:

• King Street (John Street to Hwy 403)
• Main Street (Bay Street to Wellington Street)
• Bay Street (Hunter Street to Cannon Street)
• James Street (York Boulevard to Mountain accesses)
• Cannon Street / York Boulevard (Bay Street to Hwy 403)

Temporary Stops (Eastbound)

• 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

Route 5 - Delaware

• Route 5 to Head Street – From Osler and South, buses will continue on Osler, right on Dundas, resume regular route.
• Route 5 to Downtown – From Dundas and Osler, buses will turn left on Osler, resume regular route past South.
• Route 5B to Pirie and Governors – From Osler and South, buses will continue on Osler, left on Dundas, regular Route past Ogilvie.
• Route 5B to Downtown – From Governors and Ogilvie, buses will, continue on Governors, right on Osler, resume regular route past South.

Route 52 - Dundas Local

• Route 52 to Watsons Lane Loop – From Ogilvie and South, buses will continue east on South, left on Osler, resume regular route past Dundas.
• Route 52 to Orchard and Pleasant – From Main and Dundas, buses will continue on Main to Osler, right on South, resume regular route past Ogilvie.

Out of Service Stops

• Ogilvie at South
• Ogilvie at Old Ancaster (NB)
• Ogilvie at Old Ancaster (SB)
• Ogilvie at Governors (NB)
• Ogilvie at Governors (SB)

Temporary Stop

• Osler and South
• Osler and Main

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.

Route 7 Locke 

Westbound

From Hunter Street at Queen Street, Left on Queen Street, right on Aberdeen Avenue, left on Dundurn Street and resume regular route.

 Eastbound

From Dundurn Street at Aberdeen Avenue, right on Aberdeen Avenue, left on Hess Street, right on Main Street and resume regular route.

Stops Out of Service

Westbound:

• Hunter at Pearl
• Hunter at Locke
• Locke at Melbourne
• Locke at Charlton
• At 370 Charlton
• Charlton at Dundurn
• Dundurn at Herkimer
• Dundurn at Aberdeen

Eastbound:

• Dundurn at Aberdeen
• Dundurn at Stanley
• Dundurn at Charlton
• At 47 Chatham
• Chatham at Locke
• Locke at Hunter
• Locke at Main
• Main at Pearl
• Main at Queen

Temporary Stop

• All regular stops along Queen, Aberdeen and Hess will serve as temporary stops.

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

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