When you live at Hwy 27 and Rutherford Road, there are several great transportation options nearby. These include solutions for those who travel by transit or by car and they make commuting to work, running errands and visiting friends and family that much easier. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the most convenient transportation next to Rutherford Heights.
Hwy 427 Extension
Highway 427 north of Toronto recently saw an impressive $616M expansion. The 6.6-km extension runs from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive and also includes a 4-km widening of the existing roadway between Finch Avenue and Highway 7. Drivers now have three new interchanges: at Langstaff Road, Rutherford Road, and Major Mackenzie. It is estimated that this new expansion could save commuters up to 25 minutes in travel time for a two-way trip during peak periods, compared to existing parallel roadways. The much anticipated expansion improves traffic flow and reduces congestion—something drivers are sure to appreciate. Even better? High Occupancy Vehicle lanes are available in both directions.
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit’s 501 Zum Queen Eastbound Bus starts at the Bramalea Bus Terminal on the north side of the Brampton Civic Centre and ends at the Eastbound Brewing Company at 700 Queen Street East in Toronto. That covers a lot of ground and opens up a number of possibilities, whether you’re commuting for business or travelling for pleasure. This route has 28 stops between Bramalea and the downtown terminal. Service is convenient, operating seven days a week, with hours starting at 4:30 am and ending at 11:03 pm.
YRT 77 Line Bus
York Region Transit’s 77 Line Bus has 50 stops, departing from Vaughan Valley Blvd and Highway 7 and ending at the Finch GO Bus Terminal. The bus travels along Centre Street and operates six days a week (not on Sundays), beginning service at 12:15 am and ending at 11:44 pm. Total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 minutes.
YRT 7 Bus
York Region Transit’s 7 Bus has 52 stops. It departs from Queen’s Plate Drive and travels north to Al Palladini Community Centre. This popular route travels north-south along Hwy 27, and is conveniently close to Rutherford Heights. It’s important to note that this bus line runs weekdays only, from 5:06 am to 11:23 pm. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 minutes.
Hwy 50
Within city limits it is known as Albion Road, but this far north the road is better known as Hwy 50. It is really made up of several county and regional roads, rather than being a proper highway. You can travel Hwy 50 north up to Hwy 89 in Alliston in Simcoe County or head south all the way to Etobicoke in the west end of Toronto.
The location of Rutherford Heights gives you unique access to points far and wide throughout the GTA. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to follow along with the Caliber blog for more tips on convenient transportation options.
