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Maple Leaf

New York, NY → Toronto, ON · 544 miles · 12h 30m

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Distance

544 miles

Journey time

12h 30m

Frequency

Daily

Top speed

110 mph

States served

2

About the Maple Leaf

A joint Amtrak–VIA Rail operation running Manhattan to Toronto via the Hudson Valley, Niagara Falls and the Ontario wine country.

What makes this route worth taking

  • Stops at Niagara Falls, NY and ON
  • Single-seat ride to downtown Toronto
  • Border formalities handled at Niagara
  • Hudson River views for the first three hours

Agent's tip

Allow extra time at the border. Our agents build realistic connection buffers into every itinerary.

Classes of service on this route

The Maple Leaf operates with Amfleet (Amtrak) / VIA equipment in Canada. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1New York
2Yonkers
3Croton-Harmon
4Poughkeepsie
5Albany-Rensselaer
6Schenectady
7Utica
8Syracuse
9Rochester
10Buffalo-Depew
11Niagara Falls NY
12Niagara Falls ON
13St. Catharines
14Grimsby
15Aldershot
16Oakville
17Toronto

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Maple Leaf

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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