From the Toronto Core to the Heart of Niagara in 30 Minutes
Hoverlink will move tourists and commuters quickly, quietly, and reliably between Toronto and Port Weller in St Catharines in 30 minutes, up to 48 times per day, 365 of the days of the year.
No more waiting on the QEW:
- Hoverlink = 30 min one way & only 40 km
- Bus or Train = 2 hours one way & 110 km
- Car = 1 hour & 45 min one way & 110 km
Hoverlink Transportation Service
Although we anticipated launching in 2023, we have experienced some delays. Rest assured the team is working to provide this service to you as soon as possible. Please sign up for emails and stay connected for further information!
Port Weller Terminal
Close to the heart of the Niagara Region, travellers will arrive near popular locations like:
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Niagara Wine Region
- City of St. Catharines
- Meridian Centre
- Niagara's Casinos
- Fort George
- Brock University
- Shaw Festival
- Welland Canal
Toronto Terminal
Located in downtown Toronto, travelers will be just minutes from:
- Workplaces
- Local universities & colleges
- The CN Tower
- Budweiser Stage
- Union Station
- Enercare Centre
- The Eaton Centre
- BMO Field
- Canadian National Exhibition
- IMAX Cinesphere Theatre
- Rogers Centre
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre
PRICING
Hoverlink pricing will be comparable to existing public transit options operating between Toronto and Niagara today — just with faster transit times. To meet all the needs of the traveling public, we’ll offer single-use fares, multi-trip fares, student fares, peak and off-peak rates and more. As we near the 2023 launch, more details will become available.
FUTURE ROUTES
The possibilities to connect more Canadian communities with Hoverlink are endless. Anywhere people want a greener and sustainable transit option to reduce emissions and gridlock, save travelling time, while adding to the local economies, is a good candidate for our hovercraft operations.
Less journey, more destination
Hoverlink vs. other transit (there really is no comparison)
Travel method | By Car 1 | By Bus & Train 2 | By Tour Bus 3 | By Hoverlink hovercraft |
---|---|---|---|---|
Roundtrip Distance | 220 km | 220 km | 220 km | 86 km (Nearly ⅓ of other options) |
Roundtrip Average Travel Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 60 minutes (⅓ to ¼ other options) |
Cost |
$85 average roundtrip: $35.00 gas + $50 parking + the cost of wear and tear |
$42 roundtrip | $90 roundtrip | $50 to $60 roundtrip |
Experience |
-Stressful -Unpredictable -Expensive |
-Tolerable (Wi-Fi available) -Takes longer -Schedules affected by weather/maintenance |
-Low predictability -Low flexibility -No Wi-Fi |
-Comfortable, reliable and productive (Wi-Fi available) -Shuttle buses included in fare |
Travel method | Roundtrip Distance | Roundtrip Average Travel Time | Cost | Experience |
---|---|---|---|---|
By Car 1 | 220 km | 2.5-3.5 hours | $85 average roundtrip: $35.00 gas + $50 parking + the cost of wear and tear |
-Stressful -Unpredictable -Expensive |
By Bus & Train 2 | 220 km | 4 hours | $42 roundtrip | -Tolerable (Wi-Fi available) -Takes longer -Schedules affected by weather/maintenance |
By Tour Bus 3 | 220 km | 4 hours | $90 roundtrip | -Low predictability -Low flexibility -No Wi-Fi |
By Hoverlink hovercraft | 86 km (Nearly ⅓ of other options) | 60 minutes (⅓ to ¼ other options) |
$50 to $60 roundtrip | -Comfortable, reliable and productive (Wi-Fi available) -Shuttle buses included in fare |