Terminals & Stops

A terminal is a major transit hub served by several bus routes. Grand River Transit terminals are conveniently located throughout Waterloo region.

Grand River Transit has two central terminals, one in Kitchener, the other in Cambridge. Both are close to a variety of services. Six satellite terminals are located at shopping malls in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.

Charles Street Transit Terminal

Located in downtown Kitchener at 15 Charles St. W.

Ticket sales / Customer service
Monday to Friday: 6:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: 8:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Building hours
Monday to Friday: 5:15 a.m. - midnight

Saturday: 5:30 a.m. - midnight
Sunday/holidays: 7:15 a.m. - midnight

Ainslie Street Transit Terminal

Located in downtown Cambridge at 35 Ainslie St. S. Cambridge
Ticket Sales/Customer Service:
Monday to Friday: 6:50 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
Sunday/Holidays: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Building hours:
Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Sunday/Holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.

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Satellite Terminals

Satellite terminals in key locations allow riders to board connecting buses. These terminals do not have a central building or customer service staff.