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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Niagara Falls to St. Catharines. Traveling by train from Niagara Falls to St. Catharines usually takes around 8 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest VIA Rail train can make the trip in 21 minutes.
Distance | 9 mi (15 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 21m |
Lowest price | £11.91 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Maple Leaf |
Train lines | 2 |
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Which train should you take from Niagara Falls to St. Catharines?
2 train services operate from Niagara Falls to St. Catharines. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Maple Leaf | 1 | 9h 16m | £104.60 |
VIA Rail | 1 | 0h 21m | £11.91 |
The Amtrak Maple Leaf is an international rail line that runs from New York City to Toronto. It stops at some popular locations on its way, including Niagara Falls and Albany. Onboard WiFi and a cafe car make travel on the Maple Leaf comfortable and convenient. A trip from Niagara Falls to St. Catharines takes about 9 hours and 16 minutes on this line, and the average ticket price is .
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Niagara Falls to St. Catharines tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Niagara Falls at 08:00 and arrives in St. Catharines within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to St. Catharines with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from St. Catharines to Niagara Falls.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Niagara Falls?
Image credit: Adam Moss
Link to image attributionMain departure station: 455 Rhinecliff Rd
Rhinecliff-Kingston station, also known as simply Rhinecliff, is an Amtrak station right on the Hudson between Kingston and Duchess County, south of Albany. The station itself was built back in 1914. Amtrak took it over in 1971, but it still has a little bit of Mission-Spanish revival charm (as well as modern upgrades like air conditioning). The station services several of Amtrak's trains, including the Ethan Allen Express, the Maple Leaf, and the Empire. These services connect across New York State, Vermont, and into Toronto in Canada. Within the station, you can find a waiting room with plenty of seating, ticket office, and vending machines filled with snacks. Plus you can enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson from your platform while you wait!
All train stations in Niagara Falls:
455 Rhinecliff Rd
41 Main St
VIA Rail Canada Station
Where is the train station in St. Catharines?
Main arrival station: 5 Great Western St
St. Catharines has one train station.
Train stations in St. Catharines:
5 Great Western St
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