Simcoe Street
Highway 401 · Central region
- Spaces
- 43
- Enter from
- St. Lawrence Street and Simcoe Street
- Distance
- about 1 km from Oshawa
- Lit
- Transit stop
Intercity rideshare · 50 km
Oshawa to Toronto rideshare
Oshawa to Toronto by carpool: 50 km, about 50 min by road via Highway 401. A seat is estimated at $7 to $9 for the 50 km, and the driver sets the final price. As of October 6, 2026, 22 rides are posted for the next 30 days, from $11 a seat.
Updated
West on the 401 through Whitby, Ajax and Pickering into Scarborough and on to downtown.
Next departures.
Rides posted on Loop from Oshawa to Toronto, soonest first. Book the seat in the app.
Updated
- Maya also drives this route on 10 more days. See all times in the app.
22 rides posted for the next 30 days. 20 more in the app.
to part of a longer tripwith
- Instant book
- Verified riders only
per seat
No seats posted on this corridor for the next 30 days yet. If you are driving this corridor, post the ride you are already taking. That is how every corridor on Loop starts.
How far is it from Oshawa to Toronto, and what does a seat cost?
| Fact | Value and source |
|---|---|
| Distance and drive time | 50 km, about 50 min Distance: median of recorded Loop rides; time: reference, no traffic · as of |
| Main road | Highway 401 Loop corridor catalog |
| Estimated seat price | $7 to $9 CAD Estimate for 50 km; the driver sets the final price |
| Rides posted, next 30 days | 22 Bookable rides posted on Loop · as of |
| Lowest listed seat | $11 CAD Driver’s asking price, rounded down to the dollar · as of |
| VIA Rail (train), one way | $11 to $40 CAD Source: wanderu.com, checked |
| Driving alone | $36.50 CAD Full cost at the CRA rate (73¢/km) · as of |
| Carpool lots listed below | 6 Ontario 511 open data, source: data.ontario.ca, checked |
What is on this corridor right now.
Upcoming rides
22
next 30 days
Seats available
66
on upcoming rides
Distance and drive time
50 km · 50 min
median of recorded Loop rides
As of October 6, 2026 · live data
How does carpooling from Oshawa to Toronto work?
Oshawa to Toronto is a Durham Region commute along the 401. Ontario Tech and Durham College students and daily commuters share the drive.
Leaving Oshawa
Rides usually start in North Oshawa near Ontario Tech, downtown Oshawa, or in Whitby, Ajax and Pickering along the 401.
Arriving in Toronto
They end in Scarborough, the first part of Toronto on the 401, or downtown.
How rides workWhere drivers pick up in Oshawa
Areas Oshawa riders usually name.
- Downtown
- North Oshawa (Ontario Tech)
- Whitby
- Ajax
- Pickering
On every ride
- ID and licence verified drivers
- Pickup PIN and live trip status
- Women-only rides, server-enforced
Is a carpool cheaper than the bus or train from Oshawa to Toronto?
For Oshawa to Toronto, VIA Rail economy fares ran $11 to $40. A Loop seat for the 50 km is typically about $8, door to door. The table compares one way, one person.
- Carpool
Loop seat
- One way, CAD
- about $8
- Travel time
- 50 min
- Train
- One way, CAD
- $11 to $40
- Travel time
- 45 min
- Car
Drive alone (CRA 73¢/km)
- One way, CAD
- $36.50
- Travel time
- 50 min
| Option | Mode | One way, CAD | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loop seat | Carpool | about $8 | 50 min |
| VIA Rail | Train | $11 to $40 | 45 min |
| Drive alone (CRA 73¢/km) | Car | $36.50 | 50 min |
Other fares checked September 3, 2026; they change with dates and demand.
Carpool lots between Oshawa and Toronto
Provincial park-and-carpool lots along the corridor: agree on one in the app, leave a car, ride together.
Highway 407E at Baldwin
Highway 407 · Central region
- Spaces
- 361
- Accessible spaces
- 10
- Enter from
- Baldwin Street
- Distance
- about 4 km from Oshawa
- Lit
- Transit stop
- Bike racks
Brock Street (Highway 12)
Highway 401 · Central region
- Spaces
- 248
- Enter from
- Brock Street or Highway 401 eastbound off-ramp
- Distance
- about 7 km from Oshawa
- Lit
- Transit stop
Highway 7/Winchester Road
Highway 412 · Central region
- Spaces
- 160
- Accessible spaces
- 2
- Enter from
- Highway 7 / Winchester Road, east of Halls Road
- Distance
- about 7 km from Oshawa
- Lit
Brock Road
Highway 407 · Central region
- Spaces
- 327
- Accessible spaces
- 12
- Enter from
- Brock Road
- Distance
- about 15 km from Oshawa
- Lit
- Transit stop
Highway 401 and Port Union Road
Highway 401 · Central region
- Spaces
- 81
- Accessible spaces
- 4
- Enter from
- Kingston Road
- Distance
- about 25 km from Oshawa
- Transit stop
Carpool lot data: Ontario 511 (Ministry of Transportation), Open Government Licence, Ontario, fetched September 3, 2026. Space counts and amenities are as published by the province; check the lot before you rely on it.
Oshawa to Toronto questions.
The rest is in the full FAQ.
How long is the 50 km rideshare from Oshawa to Toronto?
About 50 min for 50 km. West on the 401 through Whitby, Ajax and Pickering into Scarborough and on to downtown.
Where do Oshawa to Toronto rides start and end?
Rides usually start in North Oshawa near Ontario Tech, downtown Oshawa, or in Whitby, Ajax and Pickering along the 401. They end in Scarborough, the first part of Toronto on the 401, or downtown.
How much is a seat from Oshawa to Toronto?
A seat for the 50 km typically runs about $8, set by the driver within ON cost-sharing rules. Driving the 50 km alone costs about $36.50 at the CRA rate.
When do Oshawa to Toronto rides get posted?
The weekday morning rush is when westbound commute seats go up. 22 rides are posted for the next 30 days.
How is Loop different from Kijiji or Facebook groups for Oshawa to Toronto?
You book and pay in the app, the driver is ID-verified, and pickup in Oshawa is confirmed with a PIN, instead of an e-transfer in a comment thread. For a side-by-side look at the other options, see Poparide alternatives in Canada, compared.
Nearby routes.
Other corridors that start in Oshawa or end in Toronto.