This was a really helpful and well put together video. I'm headed up in a few weeks and wanted to get a sense of what to expect. This was perfect. Thank you.
I took the Adirondack from Port Henry (small town on Lake Champlain) up to Montreal last spring and nobody ever stamped my ticket. I had fill out a customs declaration form and a border officer asked me a bunch of questions, but no stamp.
thanks for the video! considering taking the train up to montreal soon and was wondering what it was like/what to expect re: customs and tickets. this is good information, much appreciated. this'd be an incredible route to take in the fall.
As a regular Amtrak rider that crosses the border at least a couple times a year, I just wanted to clarify the bit @1:16. You can cross the border with an eticket PDF, it just has to be printed off on paper (Ive been doing it that way for the last 10 years)
I've been to Toronto several times by Amtrak. But, I've only been to Montreal and Quebec by Bus once. It was a charter group I went with and we arrived earlier than the schedule said we would. We left New York City around 9:00 P.M. and arrived in Montreal 5:00 A.M.
Great video, I was wondering what the northbound trip was like when it came to Canadian customs Didn’t expect that they would board the train to do the process. Good to know I plan on taking this train in May of next year.
Based on what another frequent traveler said, an eTicket or printed paper ticket at the station works. I had not heard this from Amtrak itself but heard it from other passengers.
Took it from Albany to Montreal in Jan. ‘86, was halycyonic because it was like play money with the exchange rate, downtown neat motels for only $60, oh, some of the coldest days of the year up there and smoked meat. Minimal border delay (back then). But now it will be shut down for a month and a half because of rail concerns this June.
My god, I would NEVER! I drive from New York to Montreal in HALF that time AND that’s door to door from my house in New York City’s outer boroughs to where I stay when I visit Montréal.
It's shockingly slow. I did it in the other direction about 10 years ago. The train averages about 40 miles an hour. London to Paris (about 75% the distance) takes less than 25% of the time.
Actually the Amtrak P32s are not compatible with Metro North third rail which is under-running. They are compatible with LIRR third rail which is over-running.
Since this is an all coach class train, meals are not included. There is a cafe car that you can purchase food and drinks if you wish, but no meal service.
@@sasgrafix Noticed that a few months after I uploaded last year - unfortunately I can't rewrite the captions I made in editing software without reuploading the video as a whole.
@@SosaSal_ The Hotel Bonaventure is nice, just a few steps outside of Gare Centrale. Can be pretty pricey though but depends on circumstances. Convenience is a plus because of how close it is to the station. However if you don't mind venturing up a little north, the Hyatt Place on Rue St. Hubert is nice and relatively inexpensive compared to other hotels in the downtown area. You just have to take the STM orange line up to Berri-UQAM and walk for a few minutes, and you're right there. This one is usually my go-to hotel when I'm in Montreal.
@@SosaSal_ No problem! Yes, the STM (the station at Gare Centrale is called Bonaventure) is connected to the train station. You'll see signs directing you to it in the main terminal room. Enjoy your trip!
I’m about to vomit myself from the erratic camera movement. Eleven muhfuggn hours to Quebec, and the ticket prices are not cheap unless I want to sit upright the whole time.
Nice video with nice large font comments, lots of scenery, no mention of food & drink. Gr8 1 this!!!
This ride would be glorious in the fall!
This was a really helpful and well put together video. I'm headed up in a few weeks and wanted to get a sense of what to expect. This was perfect. Thank you.
Enjoy your trip!
Thanks. I was wondering about the procedure at the border. Looking to make the trip in February with a snowy view.
I took the Adirondack from Port Henry (small town on Lake Champlain) up to Montreal last spring and nobody ever stamped my ticket. I had fill out a customs declaration form and a border officer asked me a bunch of questions, but no stamp.
thanks for the video! considering taking the train up to montreal soon and was wondering what it was like/what to expect re: customs and tickets. this is good information, much appreciated. this'd be an incredible route to take in the fall.
As a regular Amtrak rider that crosses the border at least a couple times a year, I just wanted to clarify the bit @1:16. You can cross the border with an eticket PDF, it just has to be printed off on paper (Ive been doing it that way for the last 10 years)
Thank you!!
I've been to Toronto several times by Amtrak. But, I've only been to Montreal and Quebec by Bus once. It was a charter group I went with and we arrived earlier than the schedule said we would. We left New York City around 9:00 P.M. and arrived in Montreal 5:00 A.M.
Great video, I was wondering what the northbound trip was like when it came to Canadian customs
Didn’t expect that they would board the train to do the process. Good to know I plan on taking this train in May of next year.
It's the same between Seattle and Vancouver. They board just to check your passport. Simple but respectful.
Thx NYC tomorrow then Canada bound on Wed. First time on Amtrak.
Thanks for informing about the physical ticket. Does Amtrak remind you or is that thing to know
Based on what another frequent traveler said, an eTicket or printed paper ticket at the station works. I had not heard this from Amtrak itself but heard it from other passengers.
@@bdtransit I usually don't print a physical ticket anymore since I have the app
Very nice
Took it from Albany to Montreal in Jan. ‘86, was halycyonic because it was like play money with the exchange rate, downtown neat motels for only $60, oh, some of the coldest days of the year up there and smoked meat. Minimal border delay (back then). But now it will be shut down for a month and a half because of rail concerns this June.
My god, I would NEVER! I drive from New York to Montreal in HALF that time AND that’s door to door from my house in New York City’s outer boroughs to where I stay when I visit Montréal.
Classic amtrak. But I would still take it.
It's shockingly slow. I did it in the other direction about 10 years ago. The train averages about 40 miles an hour. London to Paris (about 75% the distance) takes less than 25% of the time.
Actually the Amtrak P32s are not compatible with Metro North third rail which is under-running. They are compatible with LIRR third rail which is over-running.
Amtrak only uses the third rail to get into and out of Penn Station. As mentioned above, it's not compatible with Metro North.
Nice video
Nice!
...the track is closed, i just heard, till July.
Welp, there goes my June vacation. Thanks for the heads up!
Where are the stunning views
Thank you for this video ! You don't show us the lunch is their meals including in the tickets price ?
Since this is an all coach class train, meals are not included. There is a cafe car that you can purchase food and drinks if you wish, but no meal service.
@@bdtransit ok thank you !
Pack a lunch, don't count on what they offer.
@@abcdeshole piss off cracker
It's actually a P32ACDM
13:00 Correction to do: "...CBP officers..." should be read as "...CBSA officers...", as for the "Canada Border Services Agency".
@@sasgrafix Noticed that a few months after I uploaded last year - unfortunately I can't rewrite the captions I made in editing software without reuploading the video as a whole.
Taking this trip in the a few months, any advice on where to stay near the train station in Montreal?
@@SosaSal_ The Hotel Bonaventure is nice, just a few steps outside of Gare Centrale. Can be pretty pricey though but depends on circumstances. Convenience is a plus because of how close it is to the station. However if you don't mind venturing up a little north, the Hyatt Place on Rue St. Hubert is nice and relatively inexpensive compared to other hotels in the downtown area. You just have to take the STM orange line up to Berri-UQAM and walk for a few minutes, and you're right there. This one is usually my go-to hotel when I'm in Montreal.
@@bdtransit Thank you for the info!! Is the stm orange accessible from the train station?
@@SosaSal_ No problem! Yes, the STM (the station at Gare Centrale is called Bonaventure) is connected to the train station. You'll see signs directing you to it in the main terminal room. Enjoy your trip!
@@bdtransit Sorry one last question!! Is there a place at the train station that exchanged currency for you?
@@SosaSal_if I remember correctly, there is a bank/currency exchange in the waiting room.
Why does it take 40 minutes to change engines?
Do you have to change seats in Albany?
Nope!
Price per ticket?
The price depends on how full the train is at the time of booking. It can vary.
@@bdtransit Is it competitive with airfare?
@@robertfishman3742 i bought tickets a few months in advance and it was 70$ each way for me, so much cheaper than flying
@robertfishman3742 On average its $100 cheaper.
Coach only?!!!!! Ugh I will pass
I’m about to vomit myself from the erratic camera movement.
Eleven muhfuggn hours to Quebec, and the ticket prices are not cheap unless I want to sit upright the whole time.
This vid doesn't make me want to take this rail trip.
Awww too bad
THE CAMERA MOTION IS VERY DISCONCERTING. IT IS GETTING ME NAUSEOUS AND I MUST STOP VIEWING THE VIDEO.
Good stop watching it then