Valemount → Jasper Train: from US$44 | VIA Rail Canada | Busbud (2024)

FAQs

How much does a cross Canada train trip cost? ›

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.

Go international onboard the Maple Leaf from New York City to Canada's equally urban metropolis, Toronto.

VIA Rail is Canada's classic overnight rail passenger service. At Canada Rail Vacations, all of our Trans-Canada tour packages include nights aboard “The Canadian” train.

May is the most popular month to travel because winter is over and train prices are lower than they will be in June, July, August and September. To balance the lower prices, temperatures are lower in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in May.

Dress code on the train is casual, even for dinner in our dining car. You may want to bring a sweater as temperatures on the train may vary.

Any baggage weighing more than 23 kg/50 lb will not be allowed on board the Corridor trains. Each passenger is responsible for their own baggage. Please only bring baggage that you can carry and store unassisted (under the seat in front of you, on the overhead shelf or in the towers).

Wi-Fi is available on all short trips within the Québec City – Windsor corridor so you can stay connected. You can bring your own food on the train, and there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board.

There's nothing quite like taking the train across the vast, wild expanse that is Canada. From the relaxed, friendly pace onboard to the pristine wilderness outside your window, traversing Canada along the tracks is truly a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

How long does it take to get from the US to Canada by train? ›

No, there is no direct train from United States to Canada station. However, there are services departing from Chambers St and arriving at Toronto Union Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How much does it cost to ride the train across Canada? The cost varies between routes and the time of year but for the 2024 season for travel between Toronto and Vancouver, it will cost around CAD $2500 per person in the winter months and $4500 per person in the summer months for a Sleeper Plus cabin.

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.

Fares for sleeper accommodations are quoted per person based on single occupancy in upper berths, lower berths and cabins for one, and on double occupancy in double berths and cabins for two. Note that a surcharge applies for single occupancy in double berths and cabins for two.

Enjoy the best of Canada on the Canadian Rail Experience from Vancouver to Toronto! Capture all the culture and excitement of Vancouver on a fun and user-friendly hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

Typically, rates are higher in April and October as the weather is more mild than the peak summer months of July and August. Prices for two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail tickets on the Rockies to Red Rocks route, prices are static throughout the year. The cost of the Denver to Moab train in 2024 is USD $1599 per person.

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. VIA Rail fares are subject to change.

Travelling across Canada by train can be expensive, but there are ways to save money. If your dates are flexible, check out the sleeper plus class discounts on VIA Rail's website (It's not easy to find). Some of the deals are very good.

Is there a sleeper train across Canada? There are three sleeper trains within Canada, VIA Rail's 'The Canadian' which travels between Vancouver and Toronto, VIA Rail's train between Winnipeg and Churchill, Manitoba, and VIA Rail's 'The Ocean' which travels between Montreal and Halifax.