As summer wraps up and fall settles in, you're likely getting back into a routine, and that can make this time of year feel especially busy.  

Your commute can shape how the rest of your day unfolds, so take a moment to plan ahead. Being prepared can go a long way in making your day smoother and less stressful.  

Here are a few ways for you to beat the rush:  

• Plan to ride local transit to your GO station for free with One Fare. 
• Take advantage of our carpooling program.   
• Get active: consider biking or walking for shorter distances if you can.  

Struggling to get a parking space at your station?  

Parking at GO stations is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we know some station parking lots fill up fast.   

We want to make sure you avoid the hassle and get to where you’re going on time.  

Here are some ways you can beat the rush at our busier stations: 

Durham College Oshawa GO 

• If your parking lot is full, alternative parking is usually available at Pickering GO, which is a 25-minute drive west along Bloor/Victoria St.   
• GO bus routes 52, 56, 88, 90, 92, and 96 serve Durham College Oshawa GO. Check routes and schedules.  
• You can take Durham Region Transit to Durham College Oshawa GO for free with One Fare: DRT routes 403, 421, and 902 serve Durham College Oshawa GO. Find the closest Durham Region Transit bus stop to you using their trip planner. 

Ajax GO  

• If your parking lot is full, alternative parking is usually available at Pickering GO, which is a 10-minute drive away.  
• GO bus routes 90 and 96 serve Ajax GO. Check routes and schedules. 
• You can take Durham Region Transit to Ajax GO for free with One Fare. 
• Durham Region Transit routes 403, 421 and 902 serve Ajax GO. Find the closest Durham Region Transit bus stop to you, using their trip planner. 

Aldershot GO  

• If your parking lot is full, alternative parking is usually available at Burlington GO, which is a 10-minute drive away or West Harbour GO, which is a 16-minute drive away.  
• GO bus routes 15 and 18 serve Aldershot GO. Check routes and schedules. 
• You can take Burlington Transit or Hamilton Street Railway to Aldershot GO for free with One Fare. 
• Burlington Transit routes 4 and 87 serve Aldershot GO. Find the closest Burlington Transit bus stop to you. 
• Hamilton Street Railway route 18 serves Aldershot GO. Find the closest Hamilton Street Railway bus stop to you, using their trip planner. 

Aurora GO 

• If your parking lot is full, alternative parking is usually available at Bloomington GO, which is a 12-minute drive away. 
• GO bus routes 65 and 68 serve Aurora GO. Check routes and schedules. 
• You can take York Region Transit to Aurora GO for free with One Fare. 
• York Region Transit routes 32, 33 and 54 serve Aurora GO.  Find the closest York Region Transit bus stop to you, using their trip planner.  

Brampton GO 

• If your parking lot is full, alternative parking is usually available at Bramalea GO, which is a 20-minute drive away or Meadowvale GO, which is a 24-minute drive away.  
• You can take Brampton Transit to Brampton GO for free with One Fare. Brampton Transit routes 1, 2, 24, 25, 52, 501, 502 and 561 serve Brampton GO. Find the closest Brampton Transit bus stop to you, using their trip planner.  

Mount Pleasant GO 

• If your parking lot is full, alternative parking is usually available at Georgetown GO, which is a 18-minute drive away or Meadowvale GO, which is a 18-minute drive away. 
• GO bus routes 31 and 33 serve Mount Pleasant GO. Check routes and schedules. 
• You can take Brampton Transit to Brampton GO for free with One Fare. 
• Brampton Transit routes 1,4, 5, 6, 9, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 55, 60, 505 and 561 serve Mount Pleasant GO. Find the closest Brampton Transit bus stop to you, using their trip planner. 

A few important reminders to make it easier to travel on GO:  

• Sign up for On the GO alerts to get important information about GO service changes and more. You can customize your alerts to get them when you need them most.  
• Check your schedules and plan your trip. Schedules have changed for some of our services, so be sure to check your schedule in advance and plan your trip ahead of time.  

Bringing a bike with you?    

If you are cycling to your GO station, please remember bikes and e-bikes are not allowed onboard at certain times:    

• Weekday trains arriving at Union Station between 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   
• Weekday trains departing Union Station between 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Please use designated bike parking at your station if you’re travelling at these times. 

If you’re bringing a bicycle on a GO train, use bike coaches if they are available or board at the Designated Bicycle Zones. A maximum of two bikes are allowed in each Designated Bicycle Zone. Find out more about travelling with your bike on GO.    

Platform Safety: Our trains and platforms get busy during rush hour. Don’t be caught off guard by a train. Keep alert in crowded areas and stay well back from the yellow line on train platforms. Crossing train tracks is dangerous and illegal; only use the stairs or elevators to get to another platform    

Onboard Safety: Your health and safety are central to everything we do. If you feel you may require medical or emergency assistance, and you’re able, please connect with a staff member who can arrange for assistance. You may also text HELP to 77777 and talk in real-time with a Customer Protective Services dispatcher.  

We’ve made it more convenient and affordable to choose transit.  

• You can use PRESTO to pay your fare on GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay, Oakville Transit, TTC and York Region Transit. 
• Get a digital PRESTO card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for $0 and simply tap your phone or watch pay your fare. 
• You can also tap a credit or debit card directly on a PRESTO device to pay your fare. If you use Apple Pay and Google Pay, you can tap your phone or watch instead.