Can I take a train to Canada without a passport?

The policy that requires Americans to have a passport or equivalent document for transiting between the United States and Canada was passed by Congress in 2009 as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) “to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States.”



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U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents may use their I-551 (Green Card) -- instead of a passport -- for travel between Canada and the United States, by air, land, or sea. The I-551 is accepted for entry to Canada, from the U.S.; a U.S. permanent resident does not require a visa to visit Canada, regardless of citizenship.

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Some U.S. states offer Enhanced Driver's Licenses, which contain additional security features and can be used in place of a passport for travel to Canada by car. Enhanced Driver's Licenses are available in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington.

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How long does it take to cross Canada by train? Without stops, it takes five to six days to cross Canada by train, if you go coast to coast. Travelling between Toronto and Vancouver takes four days.

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Do American Citizens need a passport to enter Niagara Falls, Canada? Yes. A Passport (or a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License if coming by land) is required for crossing the border into Canada unless you are age 15 or younger. Please visit the government website for any further details.

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Travel by land or water
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.

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Luckily, Canadian train trips cross most of it, and the journeys allow you to take in some of the world's most spectacular scenery, stress-free. Some of the country's most remote—and beautiful—spots lack road access, so a train ride may also be the only way to visit.

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There are six stops in Canada to choose from (Niagara Falls on the Canadian side, St. Catharines, Grimsby, Aldershot, Oakville and Toronto Union Station). In addition to New York City, you can also board the train in Upstate New York, including in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Albany.

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