Rail
Mississauga is well served by rail connections that make commuting across the Greater Toronto Area straightforward. Three GO Transit lines pass through the city. The Kitchener line stops at Malton, which also connects to VIA Rail and MiWay buses. The Milton line is the backbone for many commuters, with six stations across neighbourhoods such as Dixie, Cooksville, Erindale, Streetsville, Meadowvale, and Lisgar. Meanwhile, the Lakeshore West line links the southern communities, with Port Credit and Clarkson stations offering easy transfers to buses and even Oakville Transit at Clarkson.
Mississauga also benefits from the Union Pearson Express, which directly connects Toronto Pearson Airport with Union Station downtown. For the future, residents look forward to the Hurontario LRT, now under construction, which will stretch from Port Credit north through Cooksville into Brampton, transforming daily travel along this busy corridor.
Public Transit (Bus)
The city’s bus network is run by MiWay, one of Ontario’s largest municipal transit systems. MiWay provides local, express, and rapid routes that cover every major neighbourhood. At its heart is the Mississauga Transitway, an 18-kilometre bus rapid transit corridor running parallel to Highway 403 and Eglinton Avenue. It links key hubs such as Square One, Renforth, and Winston Churchill, speeding up cross-city travel.
MiWay also integrates seamlessly with nearby transit agencies: Brampton Transit to the north, Oakville Transit to the west, York Region Transit to the northeast, and the TTC to the east. Many routes bring riders to subway stations at Islington and Kipling, making Mississauga strongly connected to Toronto’s transit network.
Highways and Roads
Mississauga is at the crossroads of Ontario’s busiest highways. Highway 401, Canada’s main east-west corridor, runs through the city just north of Pearson Airport. The Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) provides a southern link along Lake Ontario to Toronto and Hamilton. Highway 403 cuts across the city and merges with Highway 410, which runs north to Brampton. Highway 407, an electronic toll route, skirts the western edge, while Highway 427 and Highway 409 provide direct access to Toronto and the airport. This highway network makes Mississauga one of the most accessible cities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Airport
At the heart of Mississauga’s transportation system is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), the busiest airport in Canada. Handling more than 40 million passengers annually, Pearson offers flights to every major Canadian city, as well as destinations across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. It is also a major cargo hub, with extensive freight facilities that support the region’s economy. Pearson’s presence has shaped Mississauga’s growth and continues to connect the city to the world.
Cycling and Active Transportation
Mississauga has made strides in building a more bike-friendly city. Guided by the Cycling Master Plan, the city is developing nearly 900 kilometres of cycling infrastructure by 2045, including bike lanes, cycle tracks, and multi-use trails. Already, cyclists can enjoy more than 350 kilometres of existing routes, many of them running through scenic parks and river valleys. These efforts encourage residents to use bikes not only for recreation but also as a sustainable alternative for short trips.