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New York → Toronto · Amtrak/VIA Maple Leaf
New York → Toronto
One train, two countries: the Maple Leaf runs from Moynihan up the Hudson Valley and crosses at Niagara Falls — passport checks happen at the border station, not in an airport hall. Resumed after its pandemic pause, it is once again the only sane no-fly link NYC–Toronto.
≈12h 30Duration
0Transfers
5×CO₂ vs flying
From $80Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead$80–130
Booked this week$110–160
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York → Toronto | Maple Leaf | ≈12h 30 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
US exit and Canadian entry checks both happen at Niagara Falls station — stay near your seat when the crew announces it.
Amtrak sells this in USD; VIA sells the Canadian leg in CAD — compare both before booking.
The Hudson rides alongside for two hours out of New York — the river is hard to miss from any window seat.