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About Amtrak Maple Leaf

Named after the iconic symbol of Canada, the Amtrak Maple Leaf is an international rail line that connects New York City and Toronto. Amtrak and VIA Rail jointly operate the line, and it has been in operation since 1981. A trip from New York City to Toronto takes over 12 hours, but that includes plenty of time for customs and immigration inspection at the border.

The Amtrak Maple Leaf line is a popular transport method for international commuters since it is a convenient and stress-free way to travel from New York State into Ontario. The Maple Leaf stops at popular destinations along the way, including the world-famous Niagara Falls. In total, the train line serves 22 cities.

Each Maple Leaf train features onboard WiFi and food available for purchase in the cafe car. Passengers can choose between a Coach Class or Business Class seat, the latter of which includes additional legroom and complimentary beverages. You can also take pets or a bicycle on the Maple Leaf, with some restrictions.

The Amtrak Maple Leaf has been an official Wanderu partner since 2015, which makes it easy to compare tickets on the Maple Leaf with all other available coach and train tickets. You can always find the cheapest Amtrak Maple Leaf tickets on Wanderu, with no additional fees.

Contact Amtrak Maple Leaf

Phone number:
1 (800) 872-7245

Amtrak Maple Leaf Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Toilet
  • Extra legroom
  • Loyalty rewards
  • Power points
  • Snacks
  • Wifi

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Amtrak Maple Leaf train coverage

Daily Trips
158
stations
23
cities
22
countries
2
  • United States
  • Canada

What travellers are saying about Amtrak Maple Leaf

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Maple Leaf had to say about their travel experience.

Travelling During COVID-19

  • “They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
    91%

Onboard Experience

  • “The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
    83%
  • “I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
    89%
  • “Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
    92%
  • “The train got there on time.”
    95%
  • “Seats were really comfy and spacious”
    96%
  • “The train was almost suspiciously clean”
    95%

Amtrak Maple Leaf reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Amtrak Maple Leaf Based on 252 reviews

4.8

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Amtrak Maple Leaf passenger reviews

  • Joyce10 August 2026Buffalo – New York

    Pros Cleanliness of the washroom in my carriage Cons Improve seat comfort and WIFI connectivity Tips Non

  • Nasreen24 June 2026Utica – New York

    Pros Good

  • Alice19 June 2026Hudson – Depew

    Pros There were no issues but it was very crowded when it got to Hudson Cons Most people don’t want to sit with others so they put earplugs in their, close their eyes and look towards a window and lay in both seats. 50% of seating was like that Tips Be on first and fake sleeping

  • Kemyatta16 June 2026Amsterdam – New York

    Pros On time very comfortable Cons Was great Tips Was great

  • Stephen7 June 2026Poughkeepsie – Buffalo

    Pros The staff was pleasant and professional. Cons Please stop passengers from listening to their cell phone movies or music without headphones and, also, from having conversations on their phone using the speaker on their phone.

Amtrak Maple Leaf Routes & Network

Amtrak Maple Leaf’s train network features 369 train routes that connect 22 cities serving 23 stations. On average, Amtrak Maple Leaf performs about 158 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Maple Leaf offers the highest number of daily train service include New York and Syracuse.

Top Cities Served by Amtrak Maple Leaf
CityDaily TripsEarliest trainLatest train
New York188:2020:37
Syracuse137:1513:34
Buffalo107:1515:25
Rochester117:1512:59
Rensselaer117:1517:39
Niagara Falls87:1515:40
Utica87:1515:33
Poughkeepsie107:1519:20
Schenectady87:1516:52

Amtrak Maple Leaf Cancellation Policy

All Amtrak Maple Leaf tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:

Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.

Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.

Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.

If your Amtrak Maple Leaf ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.

Amtrak Maple Leaf Baggage Policy

Hand Luggage

  • One (1) personal item – max. weight: 25 lbs (12 kg), max. dimensions: 14 x 11 x 7 in (35 x 28 x 18 cm)

  • Two (2) cabin bags – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 28 x 22 x 14 in (71 x 56 x 35 cm)

Additional Hand Luggage Rules:

  • Pushchairs and car seats do not count toward the hand luggage limit.

  • Overweight bags must be repacked so they are under 50 lbs. Boxes may be purchased at staffed stations to aid in repacking.

  • A $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for each cabin bag and personal item above the quantity and size limits. A maximum of two excess bags are permitted per passenger.

Checked Baggage

  • Two (2) items for free – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 75 in / 191 cm (length + width + height)

  • Up to two (2) additional items: $20 fee per item

  • Oversized baggage (76-100 inches total): $20 fee per item

Not all Amtrak Maple Leaf routes offer checked baggage service. Check ahead before travelling.

Additional Checked Baggage Rules:

  • Your luggage should be checked at least 45 minutes before the train departs.

  • ID tags are required for all luggage.

  • All luggage must be in containers that are suitable for transport (storage tubs and plastic bags are not allowed).

Special Items

  • Bicycles up to 50 lbs (23 kg) may be checked for $20.

  • Folding bikes (max 34 x 15.5 x 48 inches / 86 x 39 x 122 cm) can be carried on board for free.

  • Skis & snowboards count as checked baggage if under 50 lbs (23 kg) and 75 linear inches (191 cm).

  • Wheelchairs, walkers, and CPAP machines can be brought onboard for free.

For more information, check out Amtrak's Baggage Policy page.

Amtrak Maple Leaf Train Guide & FAQs

Yes, Amtrak Maple Leaf offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Maple Leaf will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a film just to play it safe. Amtrak Maple Leaf WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favourite show.

Yes, there are power sockets onboard Amtrak Maple Leaf trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbour might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power sockets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Amtrak Maple Leaf might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend bringing a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Amtrak Maple Leaf has 158 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Amtrak Maple Leaf does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Amtrak Maple Leaf requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Maple Leaf trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Amtrak Maple Leaf provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.

Amtrak Maple Leaf does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Amtrak Maple Leaf goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Maple Leaf offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.

Yes, Amtrak Maple Leaf allows minors 13-16 years of age to travel unaccompanied, with restrictions. Children aged 12 and under must travel with another person who is at least 18 years old.

Tickets for unaccompanied minors cannot be booked online and must be booked by calling Amtrak at +1 (800) 872-7245.

Cheap Amtrak Maple Leaf tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 158 trips per day on Amtrak Maple Leaf, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter, and Amtrak Maple Leaf tickets start at just SEK 128.84. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Amtrak Maple Leaf tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Amtrak Maple Leaf tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare Amtrak Maple Leaf prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travellers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by travelling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best coach and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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