Guide to VIA Rail's Transcontinental Train Journey from Toronto to Vancouver
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Travellers looking to experience a long-distance rail trip can take VIA Rail's The Canadian, a four-day transcontinental route operating between Toronto Union Station and Vancouver Pacific Central Station. Spanning 4,466 kilometres across five provinces, the westbound journey takes approximately 96 hours.

Route and Schedule
Departures run about twice weekly in each direction, with additional departures scheduled during the summer peak season. The route travels from Toronto through Sudbury Junction, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper, and Kamloops before arriving in Vancouver. Passengers pass through the Canadian Shield, the Prairies, and the Canadian Rockies, with glass-dome Skyline cars available for viewing scenery such as boreal forests, open plains, and glaciers.

Sample Itineraries and Pricing

Personalized packages are available through rail specialists who can arrange train cabins, hotels, transfers, and connections. Sample multi-day itineraries include:
Vancouver to Toronto Train Journey: An 11-day trip running from April to October, visiting Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Jasper, and Toronto. Prices start from 9,280 USD per person.
Across Canada by Train: A 13-day trip operating from May to September, covering Toronto, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Vancouver. Prices start from 11,480 USD per person.
Prestige Train Journey Across Canada: An 11-day trip available from April to October, visiting Vancouver, Jasper, Banff, and Toronto. Prices start from 14,880 USD per person.

