Lana Oconnell
Students in Toronto can use the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) services with a PRESTO card, ticket, or pass, as well as through other payment methods. Students aged 16-19 need to carry a valid high school photo ID card, a driver's license, or an Ontario Photo Card. Post-secondary students 19 and younger are eligible for the youth fare and can purchase a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass for $128.15. This pass is also available for students 20 and older enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program at a recognized post-secondary school or private career college in Toronto. It's important to note that TTC tickets, tokens, and passes are no longer available for purchase in subway stations, but previously purchased ones can be used until June 1, 2025.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Who can use TTC student tickets? | Post-secondary students 19 and younger are eligible for the youth fare. |
| What is required to use TTC student tickets? | A PRESTO card with a youth fare type set up, a valid high school photo ID card, a driver's license, or an Ontario Photo Card. |
| Where can you buy a PRESTO card? | At any TTC station, from any Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, online at prestocard.ca, or at the TTC's Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station. |
| How much does a PRESTO card cost? | $4 |
| What are the benefits of using a PRESTO card? | It is the fastest and easiest way to pay your fare as a student. It also offers a two-hour transfer that allows you to enter and exit the TTC as much as you'd like within a two-hour period. |
| Are TTC tickets, tokens, and passes still available for sale in subway stations? | No, but previously purchased ones can be used until June 1, 2025. |
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What You'll Learn
Youth fare type
The TTC offers a Youth fare type for students aged 16 to 19. To access Youth fares, you must set the Youth fare type on your PRESTO card. You can buy a PRESTO card for $4 at any TTC station, from any Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, online at prestocard.ca, or at the TTC’s Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station. You can also load a virtual PRESTO card for free to your mobile wallet.
To set your PRESTO card to deduct a Youth fare, you will need to take your card or smart device, along with a piece of government-issued identification, to a Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, or the TTC Customer Service Centre. Students aged 16 to 19 must carry a valid high school photo ID card, driver's license, or an Ontario Photo Card and be prepared to show it to a TTC employee if asked. Youths aged 13 to 15 do not require ID, and children 12 years old and under ride for free.
Once you have set your PRESTO card to deduct a Youth fare, you can load a Youth Monthly or Youth 12-Month Pass onto your card. Post-secondary students aged 19 and younger are also eligible for the youth fare and do not need to purchase a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass until they turn 20. The fare type on your PRESTO card does not automatically update, so you must have your fare type changed manually.
Please note that TTC tickets, tokens, and passes are no longer available for sale in subway stations. You can still use previously purchased tickets, tokens, or day passes until June 1, 2025.
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Student ID requirements
University students can use TTC student tickets, but they must have a valid student ID. The PRESTO card is the primary method for students to pay fares on the TTC. The PRESTO card can be purchased for $4 at any TTC station's Fare Vending Machine, Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, online at prestocard.ca, or at the TTC Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station. A virtual PRESTO card can also be loaded for free into a mobile wallet and used in the same way as a physical card.
To set your PRESTO card to deduct a youth or post-secondary fare, you must bring your card or smart device, along with a piece of government-issued identification, to a Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, or the TTC Customer Service Centre. Students aged 16-19 need to carry a valid high school photo ID card, driver's license, or Ontario Photo Card and be prepared to show it to a TTC employee if asked. Youths aged 13-15 do not require ID, and children 12 and under ride for free. Post-secondary students aged 19 and younger are eligible for the youth fare and do not need to purchase a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass until they turn 20.
The Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, which costs $128.15, can be loaded onto a PRESTO card and is available to students aged 20 and over, enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program at a recognised Post-Secondary School or Private Career College in Toronto. Before purchasing this pass, students must obtain a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card in person at the TTC Photo ID Centre at Bathurst Station or during a scheduled on-campus visit.
It is important to note that TTC tickets, tokens, and passes are no longer available for purchase in subway stations as of June 1, 2025. However, previously purchased tickets, tokens, or day passes can still be used until that date, and there will be no refunds, exchanges, or credits for any unused items after that date.
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Post-secondary student fares
The TTC offers a range of fare options for post-secondary students. The PRESTO card is the fastest and easiest way to pay your fare as a post-secondary student travelling on the TTC. You can buy a PRESTO card for $4 at the Fare Vending Machine at any TTC station, from any Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, online at prestocard.ca, or at the TTC’s Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station. You can also load a virtual PRESTO card for free into your mobile wallet, which works the same way as a physical card.
Post-secondary students 19 and younger are eligible for the youth fare. You do not need to purchase a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass until you turn 20. The fare type on your PRESTO card does not automatically update, so you must have your fare type changed. To set your PRESTO card to deduct a post-secondary fare, you will need to take your card or smart device along with a piece of government-issued identification to a Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, or the TTC Customer Service Centre.
The Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, loaded onto a PRESTO card, costs $128.15. This pass is available for students 20 and older enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program at a recognized Post-Secondary School or Private Career College in Toronto. Before you can purchase and load a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass onto your physical or virtual PRESTO card, you must have a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card. You can buy one in person at the TTC Photo ID Centre on the concourse level at Bathurst Station or during a scheduled on-campus visit.
Please note that TTC tickets, tokens, and passes are no longer available for sale in subway stations. You can still use previously purchased TTC tickets, tokens, or day passes until June 1, 2025, after which refunds, exchanges, and credits will not be provided.
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Purchasing a PRESTO card
University students can use TTC student tickets, and one of the ways to do so is by purchasing a PRESTO card. A PRESTO card is a fast and easy way to pay your fare as a youth or post-secondary student travelling on the TTC.
You can buy a PRESTO card for $4 at the following locations:
- Fare Vending Machine at any TTC station
- Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location
- Online at prestocard.ca
- TTC’s Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station
You can also load a virtual PRESTO card for free to your mobile wallet through the PRESTO app, Google Wallet, or Apple Wallet. This card works the same way as a physical card. You can set a specific fare type, load funds or a monthly pass, and easily tap it to pay your fare.
Setting Your Fare Type
All PRESTO cards are set to automatically deduct an adult fare. To set your PRESTO card to deduct a youth or post-secondary fare, you will need to visit a Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, or the TTC Customer Service Centre with the following:
- Your PRESTO card or smart device
- A piece of government-issued identification
Youth Fares
Students aged 16-19 need to carry a valid high school photo ID card, driver's license, or Ontario Photo Card and be prepared to show it to a TTC employee if asked. Youths aged 13-15 do not require ID, and children 12 and under ride for free.
Post-Secondary Fares
Post-secondary students 19 and younger are eligible for the youth fare. You do not need to purchase a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass until you turn 20. To purchase a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass, you must have a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card, which can be bought in person at the TTC Photo ID Centre at Bathurst Station or during a scheduled on-campus visit.
Managing Your PRESTO Account
With a single PRESTO account, you can manage up to 10 different PRESTO products, including physical cards, mobile wallet cards, and contactless credit and debit cards.
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Accepted payment methods
University students can use PRESTO cards, which can be purchased for $4 at any TTC station, Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location, or at the TTC's Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station. The PRESTO card can also be bought online at prestocard.ca. Students can also load a virtual PRESTO card for free to their mobile wallet.
- PRESTO cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
If you have an unpaid fare, the PRESTO system will automatically try to recover that fare from your method of payment for up to 30 days (7 days for debit cards). Once the unpaid fare is paid, you can use the card again to travel.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, post-secondary students can use TTC student tickets.
You need to get a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card and a PRESTO card. You can buy the TTC Photo ID Card at the TTC Photo ID Centre at Bathurst Station or during a scheduled on-campus visit. You can buy a PRESTO card online or at any TTC station, Shoppers Drug Mart, or Loblaws location.
A PRESTO card costs $4.
You can load your PRESTO card with a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass at any Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaws location or the TTC's Customer Service Centre.
You need to bring your TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card and your PRESTO card or smart device.
