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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Amery to Thicket Portage. Traveling by train from Amery to Thicket Portage usually takes 12 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest VIA Rail train can make the trip in 12 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 165 mi (265 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 45m |
| Lowest price | $54.33 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Amery to Thicket Portage?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Amery to Thicket Portage. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 2 | 12h 53m | $55.08 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 2 daily trips between Amery and Thicket Portage. 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
The distance between Amery and Thicket Portage is approximately 165 miles, or 265 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Amery to Thicket Portage 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Amery at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Amery twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Thicket Portage with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Thicket Portage to Amery.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Amery?
Main departure station: Amery VIA Station
There is one train station in Amery.
All train stations in Amery:
Amery VIA Station
Where is the train station in Thicket Portage?
Main arrival station: Hockin Train Station
Thicket Portage receives travelers from Amery at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Thicket Portage:
Hockin Train Station
Thicket Portage Train Station
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