Fed Bus


Take a Ride on the Fed Bus

The Fed Bus is an economical way of getting to and from Toronto, Hamilton, and London. This service is offered by the Federation of Students as an alternative to other bus services. Purchase your tickets in advance at Federation Xpress in the Student Life Centre or online at fedbus.feds.ca. Don't forget to bring your Watcard when you buy Fed Bus tickets and when boarding the bus! Only University of
Waterloo undergraduate students may ride the Fed Bus.

Ticket Prices

You must purchase tickets in advance at Federation Xpress (Monday to Friday 9am-11:00pm) at the University of Waterloo or online at www.fedbus.feds.ca.

One way ticket - $11.00/$10.00 if purchased online with the Feds Card
Round trip ticket - $20.00/$19.00 if purchased online with the Feds Card

Fed Bus Schedule

Please Note: The Fed Bus will commence for the Fall 09 Term on September 18th. Pick up will return to it's regular location out front of the Davis Centre.

View the schedule (pdf)

This schedule is generally accurate, but it may change for holidays, reading week, or due to other circumstances.

Buses may be late due to traffic conditions. All buses depart on Friday from the Davis Centre front entrance on Ring Road and return on Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. from each location.

Bus Stops
  • Downsview - The Kiss'n'Ride in front of the subway entrance
  • Islington
    • Friday - the corner of Islington and Bloor
  • McCowan (Scarborough Town Centre) - At the corner of Busby Drive and McCowan near the TTC bus stop
  • Square One - At the Greyhound bus shelter across from Sportchek and Chapters
  • York Mills - Behind the Shell service station across from the subway entrance at the corner of Old York Mill Road and Yonge Street
  • Brampton Shopper's World* - At Steeles Avenue and Highway 10
  • London* - At the bus terminal in Masonville Mall at the corner of Richmond and Fanshawe
  • Hamilton* - At the Sheraton Hotel entrance in Lloyd D Jackson Square

    * Only runs during the fall and winter terms

Contact Information

For the latest information, call the Feds office at 519-888-4042 or email to: recept@feds.uwaterloo.ca

Useful Information
  • Bring only luggage that will fit either on your lap or under your seat. The Fed Bus is a school bus.
  • To be guaranteed a ticket, you must purchase one by Wednesday at 4:30pm
  • You must show your Watcard to purchase tickets & board the bus.
  • The bus does not run during exam time. When classes end, so does the Fed Bus.
  • No refunds are issued. Please show up at least 15 minutes early for the bus.