Find directions to York University’s Keele Campus for BPM 2026, including travel options from Toronto Pearson Airport, downtown Toronto and nearby areas. You’ll also find guidance for locating key venues on campus, such as the Schulich Executive Learning Centre and the Second Student Centre.
How to get to York University
Pearson Airport (YYZ) Terminal 1 to Second Student Centre (York University)
For attendees arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Terminal 1, several public transit options provide a convenient route to York University.
- The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers a budget‑friendly trip via the 900 Airport Express bus to Kipling station, where you can connect to the subway and continue on Line 1 to York University station.
- GO Transit’s Route 40 is another efficient choice, linking Terminal 1 to Highway 407 Station with an easy transfer to Line 1 for the final leg to campus.
- The UP Express offers train transportation from Pearson International Airport to Union station (downtown Toronto), where attendees can board the TTC subway line 1 (northbound, towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre) for a direct ride to York University.
Union Station to Second Student Centre (York University)
From Union Station, the TTC provides a direct and convenient route to York University’s Second Student Centre. Simply board TTC Line 1 (Yonge–University) northbound from Union station towards the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and remain on the train until York University station, with no transfers required. The subway ride takes you to the York campus, and from the station it’s a short walk to the Second Student Centre. Signs are available to help you find your way.
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station to Second Student Centre (York University)
If you’re staying in Vaughan, you can easily reach York University’s Second Student Centre using local public transit. From your hotel, take the Viva bus service to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) subway station, where you can connect directly to the TTC Line 1 (Yonge–University) subway. From VMC, ride Line 1 southbound just a few stops to York University station, which brings you right onto campus. From there, it’s a short walk to the Second Student Centre, making this one of the most convenient routes for attendees staying in the Vaughan area.
Navigating York University Keele Campus
How to get to Schulich Executive Dining Room Hall from York University TTC Subway
Schulich Executive Learning Centre, 56 Fine Arts Road
The Schulich Executive Dining Hall is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from York University subway station.
How to get to Second Student Centre from York University TTC Subway
Second Student Centre, 15 Library Lane
The Second Student Centre is conveniently located about an 8-minute walk from the York University subway station.
Modes of Public Transit
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
The TTC subway system provides convenient and reliable access to York University from around the city.
The Line 1 subway stops directly at York University station, located a short walk from our on-campus main conference location, Second Student Centre and additional nearby conference venues. With frequent service and seamless connections across the city, the TTC offers an efficient way for attendees to travel to campus and navigate Toronto during the conference.
York Region Transit (YRT)
Viva buses (York Region Transit) offer frequent, reliable transportation along major corridors such as Highway 7 and Yonge Street.
Services operate with pre‑paid, proof‑of‑payment boarding and real‑time arrival displays at every viva station, ensuring fast and efficient travel. Viva routes connect key York Region destinations including Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Newmarket with direct links to the TTC subway network, making it easy to reach York University and travel throughout the region.