Does Amtrak go to Canada?

Three Amtrak routes travel to and from Canada: Adirondack, Cascades and Maple Leaf. Proper documentation is required to cross the US-Canadian border, such as a passport (view rules and requirements). Learn more about each Amtrak route below, all of which offer connections to VIA Rail for train travel across Canada.

Adirondack

Old Montreal, Canada — *Image by Wissam Hajj from Pixabay (Old Montreal)*

Trains on the Adirondack route travel between New York City and Montreal’s Gare Centrale Station. There are two stops in Canada (Saint-Lambert and Montreal) and many stops in Upstate New York (including Albany and Sarasota Springs). It’s one of the most scenic Amtrak routes on the East Coast — there are wonderful views of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River Valley.

Cascades

Vancouver, Canada skyline with boats — *Photo by Nick Kenrick (Vancouver skyline)*

The Amtrak Cascades is a west coast route that connects Vancouver, British Columbia with cities in Washington and Oregon. For travel to Canada without a train transfer, board the train in Portland or at stops north of Portland, including in Tacoma, Seattle, Everett and Bellingham. Enjoy beautiful views of Puget Sound while on board. Note that Vancouver, B.C. is the only stop in Canada, and you’ll arrive at the Pacific Central Station.

Maple Leaf

*Photo courtesy Wikipedia (Toronto skyline)*

Maple Leaf Amtrak trains travel between Toronto and New York City via the Hudson River Valley. 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.