{"id":39593,"date":"2025-06-12T14:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T18:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/?p=39593"},"modified":"2025-06-21T07:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T11:15:32","slug":"new-go-transit-weekend-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/new-go-transit-weekend-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"GO Transit $10 Weekend Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a weekend getaway to Niagara Falls<\/a>? GO Transit now offers convenient online Weekend Passes, perfect for your Saturday, Sunday, and holiday travels. For just $10 a day, you can explore the Greater Golden Horseshoe with unlimited rides on any GO train or bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know you’re excited to see friends and family, and get out to your favourite sites and day trip destinations. GO Transit is moving their customers on safe and comfortable commutes to and from work, but they are also looking forward to assisting everyone in making the most of their warm weekends and enjoy touring the golden horseshoe! It’s time to Get GOing!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$10 One Day Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Weekend Passes are exclusively available as GO e-ticket options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy Your Weekend Pass<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What’s Included with the Weekend Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The $10 One-Day Weekend Pass allows you to travel anywhere on the GO network, giving you the freedom to hop on and off trains and buses throughout the day. Whether you’re exploring new destinations or visiting favorite spots, this pass makes your weekend travel seamless and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Purchase Your Weekend Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Weekend Pass is available exclusively online through the GO e-ticket platform. Here’s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the GO Transit e-ticket platform<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select your station of origin and intended destination.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose the ‘$10 One-Day’ option.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Complete your purchase, and the pass will be emailed to you.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Your e-ticket will be valid for seven days from the date of purchase, but remember to activate it five minutes before boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Where Can I Go?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    During that day or weekend, your pass will grant you unlimited bus or rail journeys between your starting point and your designated destination. You can, however, board and disembark at any stop<\/a> between those two sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Using Your Weekend Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Once activated, your pass allows unlimited travel on any GO train or bus for the entire day. Here’s an example of how you can use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Start your journey at Oshawa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Get off at Burlington to explore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Reboard at Burlington and continue to Niagara Falls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Travel back to Oshawa, all with the same pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The possibilities are endless, giving you the flexibility to plan your adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Quick Summary Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Feature<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Cost<\/strong><\/td>$10 per person (13″\u00af+), kids 12 and under ride free<\/td><\/tr>
      Coverage<\/strong><\/td>Unlimited GO trips on Sat\/Sun\/holidays, any route<\/td><\/tr>
      Activation<\/strong><\/td>Via smartphone, 5-minute waiting window<\/td><\/tr>
      Valid Until<\/strong><\/td>4″\u00afAM next day<\/td><\/tr>
      Purchase to Use<\/strong><\/td>Must activate within 7 days of purchase<\/td><\/tr>
      Usage Proof<\/strong><\/td>Digital display only<\/td><\/tr>
      Refunds<\/strong><\/td>Not eligible for refund\/service guarantee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Important Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Availability<\/strong>: Only available online and on smartphones. Not available at stations or through PRESTO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Validation<\/strong>: E-tickets and passes are valid for seven days after purchase. Activate them five minutes before boarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Restrictions<\/strong>: Not applicable for UP Express. Niagara WEGO bus service is not included, so a separate WEGO pass is required for local bus connections at Niagara Falls GO Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Holiday Extension<\/strong>: The $10 One-Day Pass can be used over extended holiday periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Non”\u2018transferable<\/strong>
        Each Weekend Day Pass is tied to the purchaser and cannot be transferred, used on other transit agencies, or on the UP Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Who Can Ride<\/strong>
        Valid for 1 adult passenger (13″\u00af+)<\/strong>. Children 12 and under ride free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Unlimited Travel<\/strong>
        Once activated, the pass grants unlimited trips<\/strong> for that single passenger”\u201don any GO route, all day<\/strong>“\u201dfrom activation until end of service<\/strong>, valid only on Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • How to Activate<\/strong>
        Passes must be activated via smartphone<\/strong>. Allow 5 minutes<\/strong> before boarding for the system to validate it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Valid Timeframe<\/strong>
        Upon activation, the pass remains valid until 4″\u00afAM the following day<\/strong>.
        Example:<\/em> Activate at 3″\u00afPM on Saturday \u00e2\u2020\u2019 valid until 4″\u00afAM Sunday<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Expiration Window<\/strong>
        Purchase and activate your pass within 7 days<\/strong> of buying it”\u201dany activation beyond 7 days won’t be valid<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Proof of Fare<\/strong>
        No paper prints allowed! Inspectors require passengers to present the pass digitally<\/strong> on-screen via smartphone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Non”\u2018Refundable<\/strong>
        Weekend Day Passes aren’t covered<\/strong> under GO’s service guarantee and can’t be refunded<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Weekend service is provided via Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West (all the way to Niagara Falls), and Barrie, so there are many of options to select from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n