Does VIA Rail cross the border?

At the border, the train will be inspected by Customs officers. Your baggage, including hand baggage, will be checked. In the event that you experience problems at the border, the train may depart without you. VIA Rail Canada can assume no liability in this regard and your ticket will not be refunded or exchanged.



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#2 Travel tip: Explore Canada's scenery Taking the train across Canada is the best way to discover the country's diverse landscape, especially if you've never visited Canada before. See mountains, lakes, prairies, forests, and cities.

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When you enter Canada, a Canada Border Services Agency officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States over the age of 16, you will need a Passport, a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's Licence (only issued by certain states) to enter Canada.

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Bring valid identification issued by the federal, provincial, territorial or foreign government that includes your: Photo, Full name, and. Date of birth.

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VIA Rail, in conjunction with Amtrak, has only one train from Toronto to the US. The train departs from Toronto at 8:30 am, headed to NYC. There is no overnight train. Once in NYC, you would have to transfer to a train heading south to Washington.

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Train holidays with VIA Rail are a more economical way to experience Canada. Unlike the Rocky Mountaineer which offers daylight only services, the VIA Rail trains operate throughout the day and night getting you to your destination sooner.

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There are many scenic train rides in Canada, but The Canadian, i.e. the train between Toronto and Vancouver, offers the most varied landscapes. The most popular section of this train journey is the ride in the Rocky Mountains, before, during, and after the train's stop in Jasper.

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The whole journey takes 4 nights and the train consists of the original stainless-steel coaches built for the Canadian Pacific Railway's Canadian in 1954-55.

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The Toronto to Vancouver sleeper train cost depends on the train class you select and the date you choose to travel. Fares for a cabin for two in Sleeper Plus Class start at approximately $2000 per person. Fares for Prestige Class cabins start at approximately $5000 per person.

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While most people would think that Summer is the best traveling season, in reality, the best time of year to take a train across the Canadian countryside is in the Fall or early Wintertime. This time of year offers cheaper hotels, fewer crowds, and beautiful weather.

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You can travel very affordably in Economy class in a reclining seat, or in Sleeper Plus class with a private sleeping-car room and restaurant car meals included.

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