Route 16 Bus Schedule & Stops in Canada: Find the Right City, Fare, Map, Live Times and Service Alerts
16 bus schedule is not one national Canadian bus timetable. Route 16 can mean TransLink 16 in Vancouver, TTC 16 McCowan in Toronto, Metrobus Route 16 in St. John’s, Guelph Transit 16 Southgate, Kingston Transit 16, BC Transit Prince George 16 UNBC/College Heights, STM 16 Graham in Montréal, and other local routes.
This page helps you choose the correct Route 16 first, then check the official schedule, stop direction, fare, live-arrival tool, map and service alerts before you leave.
There is no single “Route 16 bus schedule” for Canada
The correct Route 16 schedule depends on the city, transit agency, route name, direction, stop, service day and date. Do not use a route number alone for first bus, last bus, fare, live times or transfer planning.
Choose the correct Route 16 schedule, stops and fare page
Filter this table by city, agency, route name, terminal or stop. Then open the official route page for the current timetable, map, fare page and alert source.
| City / agency | Route 16 identity | Useful rider clue | What to verify before riding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC — TransLink | 16 29th Avenue Station / Arbutus | Use for Vancouver, 29th Avenue Station, Arbutus, Renfrew, Hastings, Granville or West Boulevard. | Open TransLink Route 16, choose direction, date, stop and time. Check route map, Next Bus and alerts before leaving. |
| Toronto, ON — TTC | 16 McCowan | Use for McCowan Road, Warden Station, Scarborough Centre and Scarborough TTC trips. | Use TTC stop-specific schedules. Check route advisories because station construction or detours can affect terminals and stop locations. |
| St. John’s, NL — Metrobus | Route 16 seasonal schedule | Use for Kenmount Terrace, Avalon Mall, Old Pennywell Road, Memorial University and Health Sciences Centre. | Confirm whether Summer or Fall/Winter schedule is active, then check Metrobus TimeTrack/Next Bus and bulletins. |
| Guelph, ON — Guelph Transit | 16 Southgate | Use for Southgate, Clair, Gordon, Poppy and Guelph Transit Route 16 trips. | Schedule effective May 4, 2025 is listed by the City. Route 16 becomes Route 19 Hanlon Creek at Poppy at Gordon westbound. |
| Kingston, ON — Kingston Transit | 16 First Canada/Weller — St. Lawrence College | Use for First Canada/Weller, Kingston Centre, St. Lawrence College, Bath Road, Johnson Street and Division Street. | Kingston lists weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables. Sample trips run about 24–29 minutes end-to-end depending on direction and service day. |
| Prince George, BC — BC Transit | 16 UNBC / College Heights | Use for UNBC, College Heights, Domano, Malaspina, Loyola, Simon Fraser and Prince George Regional Transit. | Use the local Prince George Route 16 page. Do not confuse it with regional Highway 16 / Route 161 service, which has separate fares and rules. |
| Montréal, QC — STM / ARTM | 16 Graham | Use for Montréal STM line 16 Graham with East/West directions. | Use STM stop-and-direction schedules, then check ARTM fare zones and STM service updates. |
Why Route 16 needs a city-first search
The same number points to different operators. This is a search-intent diagram, not a geographic route map.
How to check first bus, last bus, frequency and travel time
Route 16 timing is not universal. Always use the exact agency page, choose the service day, then select your direction and stop.
Check the first trip from your exact terminal or stop. The first trip from the other end of the route may be different.
Check the last return trip before starting your outbound trip. Late trips may be less frequent or affected by detours.
Use official timepoints between your boarding stop and destination. Traffic, detours and snow can change real arrival time.
| Route 16 system | Schedule detail to use | Practical timing note |
|---|---|---|
| TransLink 16 Vancouver | Official route page, text schedule, map view and TransLink alerts. | Use route direction and stop filters. TransLink timing-point stops are important because buses should not leave those stops early. |
| TTC 16 McCowan | TTC stop-specific route page for the Warden Station or Scarborough Centre direction. | Check TTC advisories before travel, especially around station construction, terminal changes and detours. |
| Metrobus St. John’s 16 | Current seasonal Route 16 schedule plus TimeTrack/Next Bus. | Confirm Summer vs Fall/Winter schedule and check bulletins before walking to the stop. |
| Guelph Transit 16 Southgate | City route page, schedule effective date, destination signs and service advisories. | Holiday service may use on-demand service. Route 16 becomes Route 19 Hanlon Creek at Poppy at Gordon westbound. |
| Kingston Transit 16 | Route 16 page and PDF/table for weekday, Saturday and Sunday. | Major timepoints include First Canada/Weller, Kingston Centre and St. Lawrence College. Sample end-to-end scheduled trips are about 24–29 minutes. |
| BC Transit Prince George 16 | BC Transit route overview, schedules, maps and Prince George alerts. | Use the local Route 16 UNBC/College Heights page, not regional Highway 16 pages unless you are making an intercommunity trip. |
| STM 16 Graham | STM line/stop schedule tool, East or West direction and exact stop. | Generate a stop-specific schedule and check ARTM fare product before riding. |
Route 16 fare depends on the local transit agency
There is no Canada-wide Route 16 ticket price. The fare examples below are adult local examples from official or agency fare pages. Confirm the current fare before riding because passes, reduced fares, transfers and caps can change.
TransLink buses are one-zone trips all day. Adult 1-zone cash/contactless fare is listed at $3.50, while Compass stored value is listed at $2.85. Tap when boarding; bus riders do not tap out.
| Agency | Adult fare example | Payment method | Transfer / caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransLink | 1-zone cash/contactless $3.50; Compass stored value $2.85. | Compass, contactless card, mobile wallet, cash. | All bus trips are one-zone. Cash bus transfer has limits compared with Compass/contactless travel. |
| TTC | PRESTO/contactless $3.30; cash $3.35. | PRESTO, debit/credit, mobile wallet, PRESTO ticket, cash. | Two-hour transfer applies to PRESTO/tap-style payments. Cash has different transfer limits and exact-fare rules. |
| Metrobus St. John’s | Adult cash $2.50. | mCard or exact cash. | Credit/debit cards are not accepted onboard. Drivers do not carry change. |
| Guelph Transit | OnYourWay adult single ride $2.90; cash $3.50. | OnYourWay fare card or cash. | Check the current transfer window and cash paper-transfer rule before riding. |
| Kingston Transit | Coins/cash $3.50; Day Pass $10; monthly adult pass $83. | Coins on bus; smart card or ticket products through sales channels. | Coin riders should request a transfer from the operator. Smart card and ticket transfers may apply automatically. |
| BC Transit Prince George | Single ride $2.50; DayPASS $5; 30 Day Adult Pass $60. | Umo app/card, cash and supported fare media. | Route 161 regional connection has separate fares and does not use Umo. |
| STM / ARTM | Zone A bus 1-trip example $3.75. | OPUS, occasional smart card, magnetic card, exact cash where accepted. | Fare depends on zone and product. Do not apply Toronto, Vancouver or BC fare rules to Montréal. |
Confirm the destination sign before boarding Route 16
The bus number alone is not enough. Route 16 may have two directions, loops, temporary terminals, interlining or service-day differences. Check the city, agency, destination sign and stop side.
Match the bus sign to the terminal you need, such as Warden Station, Scarborough Centre, 29th Avenue Station, Arbutus, Southgate, Clair, St. Lawrence College or First Canada/Weller.
Opposite sides of the same road can serve opposite directions. Use official stop name, stop ID or map pin when available.
Construction can move stops or alter terminal loops. Recheck advisories instead of relying only on an old screenshot.
Scheduled time is planned; live arrival is predicted
Scheduled time is the printed or planned timetable. Live arrival is a prediction based on real-time vehicle data where available. Predictions can change because of traffic, detours, weather, vehicle problems, operator availability, event congestion or trip cancellation.
Live tracker micro-guide
- Open the official agency route page or agency-endorsed tracker.
- Search Route 16 and confirm the route name.
- Select the correct direction or destination.
- Select your exact stop or stop ID.
- Check whether the time is scheduled, real-time, predicted or cancelled.
- Look for detour or stop-closure alerts.
- Recheck 5–10 minutes before walking to the stop.
| Agency | Live / planning tool | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| TransLink | TransLink schedule page, Next Bus, alerts and map view. | Route 16, direction, stop, alert banner and whether the time is scheduled or predicted. |
| TTC | TTC route page, service alerts and supported trip planners. | Warden Station or Scarborough Centre direction, terminal notes and current advisories. |
| Metrobus | TimeTrack / Next Bus, bulletins and Metrobus trip tools. | Stop ID, seasonal schedule and whether bulletins affect Route 16 today. |
| Guelph Transit | Official route page, service cancellations/advisories, Transit App and Google Maps guidance. | Destination sign, holiday/on-demand notes and Route 16 to Route 19 interlining at Poppy/Gordon westbound. |
| Kingston Transit | Official route page, PDF/table schedule, trip planner and service alerts. | Weekday/Saturday/Sunday table and transfer timing at Kingston Centre or St. Lawrence College. |
| BC Transit Prince George | BC Transit route overview, alerts and NextRide where available. | UNBC/College Heights direction and whether regional-connection notices affect your trip. |
| STM | STM line/stop schedule tools and service updates. | Line 16 Graham, East/West direction, stop-specific departure and ARTM fare product. |
Use maps for terminals, walking directions and stop side
The official route map should be used for route pattern and timetable. Google Maps is useful for walking to the correct stop, finding station entrances, checking transfer walking time and confirming terminal geography.
Map-reading checklist
- Confirm your route belongs to that city and agency.
- Use official route map for route shape and stop sequence.
- Use Google Maps for walking directions to the stop.
- At stations, check the bus bay or temporary terminal sign.
- At street stops, check the side of the road.
- Recheck official alerts because map apps can lag detours.
Use this 5-step Route 16 workflow before riding
This workflow turns a confusing route-number search into a useful travel check.
Start with Vancouver, Toronto, St. John’s, Guelph, Kingston, Prince George or Montréal.
Use the agency schedule, route map, PDF or trip planner.
Match the destination sign and stop side to your trip.
Payment, transfer and pass rules differ by agency.
Recheck live arrivals and service alerts shortly before leaving.
Check Route 16 service alerts on the same day you ride
A schedule page shows planned service. An alert page shows what is different today. Route 16 can be affected by construction, events, weather, stop closures, detours, station work or temporary terminals.
Look for nearest alternate stop, affected direction, active dates and whether the temporary stop is accessible.
Use the official alert page and live tracker together. A printed trip may still be cancelled.
Separate today’s service from a future service change. Do not describe future routing as if it already operates.
Accessibility, bikes and stroller rules are agency-specific
Modern fixed-route systems may use accessible buses, but the real boarding experience depends on the stop, detour, vehicle, operator policy and local rules. Check the operator’s accessibility page before travel.
Check ramp/lift, securement, priority seating and whether your stop is accessible.
Bike-rack availability and e-bike rules can differ by agency and vehicle.
Rules may depend on crowding, wheelchair-area priority and operator instructions.
Use the official agency policy and do not confuse service animals with pets.
Official Route 16 schedule, fare, map and alert links
Open the schedule first, then fare, then alerts/live tools. Source review date for this guide: September 7, 2026.
| Agency / route | Schedule / map | Fare / payment | Alerts / live tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransLink Route 16 — Vancouver | Route 16 schedule · Route 16 map | TransLink fares / Tap to Pay | TransLink alerts |
| TTC 16 McCowan — Toronto | TTC Route 16 McCowan | TTC fares and passes | TTC service alerts |
| Metrobus Route 16 — St. John’s | Metrobus schedules | Metrobus fares | Metrobus bulletins |
| Guelph Transit 16 Southgate | Route 16 Southgate | Guelph fares and passes | Guelph schedules and alerts |
| Kingston Transit Route 16 | Kingston Route 16 | Kingston fares and passes | Kingston service alerts |
| BC Transit Route 16 — Prince George | Prince George Route 16 | Prince George fares | BC Transit alerts |
| STM 16 Graham — Montréal | STM bus schedules | ARTM fare schedule | STM service updates |
Small Route 16 checks that prevent big travel mistakes
Before leaving
- Search agency + route name, not only “16 bus schedule.”
- Save the current official page, not an old PDF from search results.
- Check the last return bus before beginning the outbound trip.
- For cash, confirm exact fare and transfer rules.
- Use the same card/device when transfers or fare caps depend on it.
- Check whether today is weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
At the stop
- Confirm the stop side and destination sign.
- Check whether a temporary stop is posted nearby.
- Ask the driver before tapping if direction is unclear.
- Watch for branch, interline or short-turn differences.
- Do not assume scheduled time means guaranteed arrival.
- Recheck live arrivals after any service-alert banner appears.
Route 16 bus schedule Canada FAQs
Is there one Route 16 bus schedule for all of Canada?
No. Route 16 is a local route number used by multiple Canadian transit agencies. You must choose the city and operator first.
Which agencies commonly appear for “16 bus schedule” in Canada?
Common results include TransLink Route 16 in Vancouver, TTC 16 McCowan in Toronto, Metrobus Route 16 in St. John’s, Guelph Transit 16 Southgate, Kingston Transit Route 16, BC Transit Prince George Route 16 and STM 16 Graham.
How much is a Route 16 bus ticket?
There is no national price. Adult local examples in this guide range from about $2.50 to $3.75, but the exact fare depends on the agency, payment method, rider category, transfer rule and current fare page.
How early should I arrive for Route 16?
For a familiar local stop, arrive 5–7 minutes early. For a terminal, unfamiliar stop, detour, winter weather, accessibility boarding or transfer, allow 10–15 minutes or more.
How do I find the first or last Route 16 bus?
Open the official route page for your city, choose the correct service day, direction and stop, then check the first and last departures from that stop or terminal.
Are Route 16 scheduled times guaranteed?
No. Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is a prediction and can change because of traffic, detours, weather, vehicle issues, operator availability or cancellations.
Why does my Route 16 bus show a different destination sign?
The route may have two directions, a branch, a loop, a temporary terminal, a short turn or interlining. Match the destination sign to the official direction before boarding.
Can I use Google Maps for Route 16?
Yes. Use Google Maps for walking directions and transfers, but use official agency pages for current route details, fares, service alerts and stop-specific schedules.
Does Route 16 run on weekends?
Some Route 16 services run seven days a week, while others have different weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday or seasonal schedules. Check the official page for your date.
What should I do if Route 16 is delayed or the stop is closed?
Check the official service-alert page and live-arrival tool for your agency. Look for affected direction, temporary stop, active dates and alternate route guidance.
For the correct Route 16 schedule, start with the operator
The fastest path is: city → transit agency → Route 16 name → direction → stop → fare → live arrivals → alerts. A route number alone can send you to the wrong timetable, wrong fare and wrong boarding location.