It’s all about connections
Stratford is well connected to major North American markets through an established network of regional and provincial highways. The MacDonald-Cartier Freeway (Highway 401) offers express, toll-free delivery of products throughout southern Ontario, with links into the northeastern and midwest United States. Highway 7/8 offers a four-lane connection to Highway 401 and the easterly markets of Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, while Highway 7 connects Stratford to London, Highway 402 and locations to the west. Other major highways servicing Stratford and area include provincial Highways 8 to Goderich and 59 to Woodstock, plus County Roads 113 to London. Stratford’s linkages to major transportation arteries allow local companies to thrive in a just-in-time environment. Many of Stratford’s manufacturing industries have just-in-time delivery systems in place.
Municipal Buses
Stratford Transit provides a convenient and affordable alternative to driving within the City. There are 6 regularly scheduled transit routes within the City and the frequency of pickup is every 30 minutes. Passes and schedules are available through the Stratford Transit office at 60 Corcoran Street, and City Hall. Buses operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Transit Fees:
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Cash |
Tickets |
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Adult |
$2.50 |
$2.25 |
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Student |
$2.25 |
$2.00 |
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Senior |
$2.25 |
$2.00 |
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Children five and under are free |
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Adult Pass |
$55.00 |
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Senior/Student Pass |
$45.00 |
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Applies only to elementary/secondary/65+ |
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Also applies to ODSP and OW clients.
ID is required. |
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Private Bus Service
GREYHOUND offers daily trips departing for Kitchener and Toronto at 4:40 p.m. and to London at 7:20 p.m. From these junction stations, transportation can be purchased to most communities in Ontario and selected destinations in the United States. The local Greyhound pickup is located at 240 Norfolk Street (GLOBAL SOLUTIONS WHSE INC) open daily including holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at 519-508-2222.
Greyhound Canada
1-800-661-8747 (fares/schedules)
www.greyhound.ca
Cherrey Bus Lines Inc.
219 Frederick St.
519-271-7741
1-800-265-8980
www.cherreybuslines.com
info@maxeytravel.com
Airport Shuttle
STRATFORD AIRPORTER provides worry and hassle free scheduled transfers between Stratford and Toronto's Lester B. Pearson airport. In addition they offer Toronto Island, Hamilton, Buffalo, Detroit, London, and Kitchener servicing.
Stratford Airporter
519-273-0057
1-888-549-8602
www.stratfordairporter.com
stratfordairporter@cyg.net
Formal Limousine Service
519-273-6070
1-888-892-5981
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