Why can't I book Toronto to Niagara Falls Ontario?

[rms492]

Doesnt the Maple Leaf run Toronto all the way to New York Penn?

Amtrak's timetable for the Maple Leaf clearly says: This station is operated by VIA Rail Canada. Trains between Niagara Falls, ON and Toronto are operated by VIA Rail Canada in cooperation with Amtrak. Through fares/ticketing available. -----That's the part that confuses me, if through tickets are available, why doesn't it show up?

 

[J-1 3235]

As you are asking for an itinerary completely within Canada, you must buy your ticket from VIA Rail. If you cross the border, Amtrak is able to provide a ticket.

Mike

 

[greatcats]

It is one train, but two separate ticket coupons are issued for the Canadian and US PORTIONS.

 

[jebr]

If you're booking entirely within Ontario, you must book through VIA Rail. Amtrak will not sell a Canada-only itinerary.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Just book with Amtrak from Toronto to Niagara Falls,New York in Biz Clasz and get off @ the VIA Station on the Ontario side if you want to stay in Canada.

Even though VIA technically doesn't offer Business Class on this train, the charge is only $1 additional over the Rail Fare to ride in the Biz Class/Cafe Car ( Amtrak Equipment) from Toronto to the Border.

You possibly could book through VIA from Toronto to Niagara Falls, On. Check via.ca

Otherwise you'd have to ride a GO Train from Toronto to Aldershot ( Hamilton) and transfer to a GO Bus to Niagara Falls,ON.

Edited to reflect jeb's updated info.

 

[jebr]

since VIA no longer runs VIA Trains between Toronto and Niagara Falls,ON during weekdays and the off season.

When doing Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ON, I get the Maple Leaf showing up as bookable on Nov. 12 (weekday and off season.) It's also CA$24.86 on the Escape fare, which is much less than the US$35 charged to Niagara Falls, NY on Amtrak.