Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Waterloo Region is made up of three vibrant cities — Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo — and four scenic townships – North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Each city and township boasts its own unique attributes which are woven into the tapestry of who we are in Waterloo Region.
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By Air
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is located in Breslau, minutes from Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. YKF makes it easy to fly into Waterloo Region for a weekend, or an extended stay. Non-stop service to/from various destinations provided by Flair, Sunwing and WestJet Airlines.
Learn more about how to plan your trip to/from Waterloo Region. Simpli-fly your air travel experience with YKF and stay a little longer!
NEW at YKF
Air Canada has partnered with The Landline Company to offer 10 non-stop round trips daily to Toronto Pearson from the Region of Waterloo International Airport via luxury motorcoach for Air Canada customers, connecting travellers to 140+ destinations worldwide.
Details are available at YKF.
Accessibility at YKF
The Region of Waterloo International Airport has been working on many ways to make a better travel experience for everyone.
In late 2025, YKF was certified gold by the Rick Hansen Foundation – the organization’s highest rank for accessibility.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located 45 minutes from Waterloo Region. Visitors coming to the Region can learn more about transportation options from Pearson to Waterloo Region here.
By Car
From Toronto to K-W:
- Take ON-401 W towards London
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for QEW/Hamilton/Ontario 403/Ontario 410/Brampton
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Ontario 401 W/London and merge onto ON-401 W
- Take exit 278 to merge onto ON-8 W toward Kitchener/Waterloo
From London to K-W:
- Take the ramp onto ON-401 E via ramp towards Toronto
- Take exit 278B for Regional Road 8/King St E toward Kitchener-Waterloo
- Merge onto King St E
- Take exit 278 to merge onto ON-8 W towards Kitchener/Waterloo
From 401 East to Cambridge:
- Take 401 West headed to London
- Take the HWY-24 S/RR-24/Hespeler Rd Exit, exit 282. Toward Brantford
- Turn Left onto Hespeler Rd/HWY-24 S/RR-24 S.
From 401 West to Cambridge:
- Take 401 East headed to Toronto
- Merge onto Hespeler Rd/HWY-24 S/RR-24 S via exit 282 toward Brantford
By Rail
VIA Rail runs between Kitchener and Toronto, Guelph, London, and Sarnia; the train station is located at 126 Weber St. W, near the corner of Victoria St. in the northeast corner of downtown. Via runs three trains a day in each direction. Learn more on VIA Rail’s website.
By Bus
GoTransit makes several stops in Waterloo Region. View GoTransit’s website.
FlixBus offers trips from Kitchener and Waterloo to Pearson International Airport.
Getting Around in Waterloo Region
Bus
The Grand River Transit (GRT) conventional bus network makes it easy to get around Waterloo Region every day, with over 50 routes and about 2,500 stops. Frequent service on main corridors and convenient connections to ION trains help you travel without the challenges of driving and parking. With on-demand transit options, real-time service updates and trip planning tools, choose conventional transit to save money, reduce congestion and support a more sustainable Waterloo Region.
ION Light Rail Transit
ION is Grand River Transit’s rapid transit system. ION light rail is a route between Conestoga Station in Waterloo and Fairway Station in Kitchener, with 19 stops. At Fairway Station, ION light rail connects to Route 302 ION Bus, which travels to Ainslie Street Terminal in Cambridge. Use their trip planner for information about routes and schedules.
Cycling
You can ride your bike anywhere in Waterloo Region. In the cities, bike trips of less than five kilometers often take no more time than driving. You can even combine cycling and Grand River Transit using bike rack-equipped vehicles to make longer rides easier.
E-scooters and E-bikes
The cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo have renewed their agreement with Neuron Mobility for 2026, with shared e-scooters and e-bikes returning in the spring.
Residents and visitors can also access upright tricycles and handcycle tricycles, designed to support a range of mobility needs for individuals living with disabilities. All vehicles are owned and maintained by Neuron.
For more information and to download the Neuron app, check out their website.
Taxi
The following are licensed taxi-cabs companies by the Region of Waterloo:
- Golden Triangle Inc: 519.621.5650
- Kitchener City Cabs: 519.742.4404
- United Taxi: 519.888.9999
- Waterloo Taxi: 519.886.1200
- A‐1 Waterloo Taxi (Elmira): 519.886.1200
- New Hamburg Taxi: 519.662.3240