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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-25-2013, 07:39 PM
I would love to visit Montreal this summer but due to other trips planned my cash flow is limited. So today, I came across the Canadian rail. For only 150 round trip I can reach Montreal in about 10 hours.
That price is the economy super saver.
So my questions are...
1. Is there a huge difference in comfort between the economy and business class?
2. There are three different fairs for both economy and business. Why? Does that have to do with the amount if seats left or is there like a premium economy?
3. 9 hours on train ride seems grueling. Am I right or wrong? Is there wi fi or plug for my ipad?
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-25-2013, 09:57 PM
Trains are comfortable, bro. Business class is really not needed as the regular economy seats are huge. Now go ahead and book that tip.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-25-2013, 10:37 PM
Viarail is what I'm presuming your talking about.
The reason for the price is usually most trains have actual cabins for their business classes which hold up to two people and have sleeper beds as well.
I may take a train this summer from Halifax to Montreal as well just because of the price, but be prepared for a long ride if your in Economy class.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-26-2013, 10:28 AM
It's way more comfy then a bus or plane. It's 9 hours but factor in the distance. You would be crossing 5-6 States if you were traveling this distance in 'muuurrica. Yeah the have plugs for your stuff and what not. It's a good trip, I believe this is how Roosh traveled from MTL to souless Toronto.
VIA only makes money on that route and the Ottawa routes. It offers great value too with these new saver fares.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-27-2013, 01:25 PM
Sounds good to me.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-27-2013, 04:12 PM
I wasn't even aware of this route, thanks for the heads up CThunder86. Might be able to make it to MTL this summer after all with these prices.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
05-28-2013, 10:17 AM
I have taken the Toronto to Montreal trip using VIA Rail a couple times in the past few months. The WIFI worked fine the entire trip. The seats were comfortable and The scenery is pretty nice as well.
Much better than spending hours on the 401 in your car.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
11-05-2013, 12:32 PM
Used this to go from Windsor to Montreal this past weekend. Here are a few things to keep in kind:
1) You won't be able to use Youtube or similar high bandwidth sites(at least in economy), so if you are big on watching movies download or bring the DVDs that you want.
2)No free refreshments. Things like water and juice are like 2 bucks, beer is a little higher, around $6.
3) If you are a little taller(over 6'2) it can get a little cramped, but its not too bad. If your train doesn't have alot of people, you can sit all the way in the back and stretch your legs on the seats facing each other.
4) Don't be surprised if the trip takes 11 or 12 hours due to delays.
Other than that I agree with the others that its a solid way to get around Canada, without shelling out alot for a plane ticket.
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
11-09-2013, 02:02 AM
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Did you enjoy Montreal? Is it everything everyone says it is?
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Canadian Rail: Windsor to Montreal
11-09-2013, 12:16 PM
Absolutely do it. Just make sure to bring a laptop with plenty of movies downloaded to keep you occupied. I can't remember if they have electrical plugs now on via like amtrak does, so you might have to bring chargers/batteries with you.
Working on a project on the train, like programming, studying, or blogging, is really nice.
Also, be sure to bring food and water with you. The cost of soda/beer seemed no worse than any other restaurant that I have been to in Canada.
The food options in economy weren't gross, IIRC, but they weren't great either.
There is no point in paying for business class. I did it once and can't even remember if you even got a bigger seat. You do get a very good TV dinner with free booze.