Travel Directions to the University of Waterloo and Off Campus Student Housing

The University of Waterloo is located in the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo in southwestern Ontario, about 90 minutes' drive west of Toronto or three hours east of Windsor-Detroit. View a regional map or a map of Kitchener-Waterloo.

• From east or west: follow highway 401 to exit 278, highway 8 West.

  Follow 8 West to 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway). Be sure to take the exit for 7 East, not 7 West.
  Continue on 7 East (keep left) as it becomes 85 North (formerly 86).
  Exit at University Avenue West and drive about 2 miles (3 km).

• From Buffalo and Niagara Falls: follow Queen Elizabeth Way in the "Toronto" direction to highway 403 West (one hour); follow 403 West to 6 North to 401 West to exit 278 (45 minutes); proceed as below.

  Follow 8 West to 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway). Be sure to take the exit for 7 East, not 7 West.
  Continue on 7 East (keep left) as it becomes 85 North (formerly 86).
  Exit at University Avenue West and drive about 2 miles (3 km).

Getting to Waterloo Off Campus Student Rentals by public transportation

• Via Rail (station: Kitchener)
• Greyhound Bus Lines (station: Kitchener)
• Airways Transit (from Pearson Airport)