New to Transit Windsor?
Welcome to Transit Windsor
Whether you're travelling to work, school, or an appointment; or exploring Windsor, we're here to help!
Taking transit for the first time can feel like a lot to navigate. We've brought together the essential information and tools to help you plan your trip, find your route and bus stop, pay your fare, understand schedules, and ride with confidence.
Public transit can be a convenient, affordable, and reliable way to get around Windsor — and we're here to help make your first trip a smooth one.
Learn the Basics
With the Welcome to Transit Windsor booklet, riders can find more information on how to ensure a smooth and seamless ride, along with tips to ride with confidence.
- Routes and Schedules
- Find your route, schedule and route map.
- System Map
- See how Transit Windsor's routes connect across Windsor.
- Fares and Passes
- Find the fare option that works for you.
- Umo
- Learn how to set up, load, and use your Umo account.
- Accessibility
- Learn about accessible transit features and services.
- Rider Guidelines
- Learn what to expect when riding and how we can all help make the trip comfortable for everyone.
Understanding Transit Windsor Routes
Transit Windsor's route network is organized into different route series. The colour and route number can help you understand what type of service you're looking at and how the route travels through the city.
Route Series
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Primary Routes form the backbone of the Transit Windsor network.
- Travels along major highways and arterial roads
- Connects key destinations and activity hubs
- Works together as a grid across the city
- Provides frequent opportunities to transfer to other routes
Examples: Routes 115, 135
Secondary Routes help fill the gaps between Primary Routes and provide additional connections across the city.
- Adds coverage between Primary Routes
- Connects neighbourhoods and key destinations
- Offers multiple transfer points to Primary Routes
- Helps riders travel across the network
Local Routes connect neighbourhoods with key destinations and the broader transit network.
- Serves local neighbourhoods
- Connects residents to key destinations
- Provides connections to Primary Routes and Secondary Routes
- Helps riders access the wider Transit Windsor network
Examples: Routes 305, 315
Express Routes are designed to move riders across the city with fewer stops.
- Generally makes fewer stops
- Stops primarily at major destinations and transfer points
- Uses roads that allow for faster travel across the city
- Provides connections between key areas of Windsor
Examples: 418X, 518X
- Provides service beyond Windsor
- Connects riders with neighbouring communities
- Helps support travel across the broader region
Route Numbers
The route number can also give you clues about the direction a route travels and its approximate location within the city:
- North and South
- Routes travelling north and south will be an odd number (examples: Routes 115 and 305). Route numbers increase within the route series from west to east across the city.
- East and West
- Routes travelling east and west will be an even number (examples: Routes 240 and 250). Route numbers will increase within the route series going from north to south across.
You're Ready to Ride!
Taking transit gets easier the more you use it. Start with one trip, give yourself a little extra time, and use the tools above to help you along the way.
Plan your trip. Find your bus. Tap, scan, or pay. Enjoy the ride.
Need help?
For general information, contact 311 or report an issue online.
For detailed Transit Windsor inquiries, call 519-944-4111.
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