GO Train from Toronto to Niagara Falls | Living in Canada

[@LivinginCanada]

Have you used the GO transit and what was your experience like?

[@mrbillhilly343]

Yes, I used the GO Train when I was in Toronto back in 2018, the Transit officers heard my Aussie accent & became tour guides, in a way, for me. They helped me get to know a bit about how to get around & better ways for ticketing. The staff at the counter in Union Station were very helpful & friendly, gave me maps & told me about sweet places to visit in Toronto also. It's a shame Toronto doesn't make their city more of a tourist-friendly like Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo & San Francisco; like more places open later hours for tourists. There were so many bars there with very limited opening hours. I was there in the winter time, so many people want to get warm. The trams in Toronto were great also, bit slippery on the feet with the ice & a few too many drinks in me.

[@LivinginCanada]

@@mrbillhilly343 I get what you mean! I agree that Singapore & Tokyo are doing a fabulous job at that (unfortunately I didn't have the chance to visit Sydney yet!). Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences!

[@sgriffett541]

We took the go train and go bus from Hamilton to Toronto... both were great!

[@LivinginCanada]

@@sgriffett541 Awesome! Will try that too, soon!

[@Nazannex]

Yes, it was fantastic! I love their double-decker buses. The views were amazing! I went there with my family in 2019, and we took a bus from Langstaff once. We also went on the GO train from Union Station to Niagara, and I enjoyed every second of it.

[@kellynorthcott7005]

Ni Gear A Falls. That’s great. I love it.

[@robertwhelan9132]

It's a beautiful ride. I've taken it many times.

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes I actually enjoyed it!

[@abeyshe1021]

Going to toronto soon. This video showing that the go train having a washroom made me happy. Cos I have a child and you know how kids are . Thank you !

[@LivinginCanada]

Enjoy your trip!

[@ArielCruzPizarro]

How interesting the journey looks with those double-decker trains and double-decker buses, what to say about Niagara, a very beautiful location! Many greetings from Chile, on the other side of the world!

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you very much, greetings from Toronto!

[@The_lightskin]

how interesting 🤓

[@hg6205]

“nai·a·gruh” that’s how Niagara is pronounced ☺️

[@Soccereditz365]

It's fine you call it anyway you want 🎉

[@mcaducker]

In September 2020, my family and I took the GO train from Burlington to Toronto. We sat on the lower level of the car, and had it mostly to ourselves for about 90% of the ride. We took some pictures during the ride and at some of the stops along the way.

[@LivinginCanada]

GO Train is quite enjoyable!

[@britsraj]

I AM SO OBSESSED WITH THE GO TRANSIT

[@rudfil]

Its unbelievable that a first world country like Canada still has no daily GO train service to this world famous attraction Niagara Falls.

[@LivinginCanada]

I think there is a GO train that goes directly to Niagara, but I never used that connection. Also schedules might have changed during the pandemic.

[@transportationland6395]

There is a direct GO train from union GO station (Toronto) to Niagara Falls GO station, however it only runs on weekends on holidays. Weekdays you must take the train + bus combo.

[@LivinginCanada]

@@transportationland6395 thanks for pointing that out! Yes, I went on a weekday.

[@transportationland6395]

@@LivinginCanada No problem, have a great weekend.

[@LivinginCanada]

@@transportationland6395 Wish you a great weekend too!

[@adventureswithcarl123]

I'm definitely taking this once I cross border from American side of Niagara falls!.thanks for sharing beautiful lady😘😘😘xox

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Toronto always a great place to live in

[@LivinginCanada]

Absolutely!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@LivinginCanada yeah

[@briwire138]

I did that journey by excursion coach and took just over 1.5 hours going and over 2 hours returning due to traffic.

[@TomAlctel]

I actually have experienced it a lot of times I loved it

[@LivinginCanada]

It's pretty good!

[@TomAlctel]

Thanks for sharing!

[@LivinginCanada]

@@TomAlctel Thanks for watching!

[@midmichiganemdrailfan.4187]

Cool GO TRANIT Train & Bus video

[@LivinginCanada]

I appreciate it!

[@majayvlogsmajay3524]

Very nice and beautiful place mam godbless

[@nikkoFver]

Thank you so much this really helped me a lot, I’ve never taken it before and I will be tomorrow so thank you sooo much

[@LivinginCanada]

Have fun, and thank you!

[@TheBurlingtonTransitFan]

Never been to Mimico! Thanks for showing the tunnel! I actually live in Burlington, so hope you watch a few of my videos which feature Buses and trains! XD!

[@LivinginCanada]

I did, and I like Burlington! Visited recently for the first time, had coffee at the lakeshore cafe. You have a splendid view there!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

There’s a guru studios inside Toronto where paw patrol was filmed with the recording studio and of course animation company where animated characters from paw patrol comes to life

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes there are indeed a lot of film production companies and animation studios in Toronto!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@LivinginCanada yeah and guru studios is one of them

[@sullysboy]

Welcome to Canada and Ontario.

[@gregs4247]

I'm planning a holiday in Canada, your channel is extremely helpful. Can we bring carry on bags and luggage on the Go Train and Bus? We plan to checkout from our hotel in Toronto and stay 3 nights in Niagara Falls.

[@AK.__]

Nice inspiring video. For decade used the car only. You could start your trip not from "ghost" station, but from Union - much more impressive. Why have you choosen to do the connection to the bus, isn't there direct Toronto - Niagara Falls train ?

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes I recently took a trip from Union too, it's a really nice station. The other day when I took the bus-train combination it just happened to be the best connection for my schedule. But I do believe there's a direct connection, will definitely try that next time!

[@AK.__]

@@LivinginCanada You right, just checked, the direct train, but it on the weekend and holidays only. And yes, time-wise sometime the train / bus connection is optimal, depends on your schedule.

[@signupisannoying]

Thank you very much. So many relevant info for things that I happen to be looking for! For someone visiting Niagara and Toronto and Montreal for total of 1 week, we probably should get Presto card, right? Just in case I'm missing something

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes, if you're planning on visiting many places in Toronto, the Presto card is definitely useful. Note that presto does not work in Montreal. You can use it for the GO train to niagara falls, but I would recommend the weekend day pass/pass instead if you travel on the weekend.

[@signupisannoying]

@@LivinginCanada Thank you very much!

[@DurhamTransitGuy]

The Presto card can also be used to pay.

[@Darkz69420]

Love the video

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@undecisivie]

On wknds there's $25 round trip tickets fr Toronto with local wego buses for two days. Right now on wknd go transit is $10/day or $15/wknd for unlimited travel

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for sharing that info!

[@jophilip8273]

Thanks for all good videos. Am on my 10th day in Toronto. can you make some video in buying winter clothing please.

[@LivinginCanada]

I appreciate that! I have actually made 2 videos related to the topic of where/when to buy winter clothing as well as what essentials you need, you can check them out in my channel content, thanks!

[@Cab_Productions]

Toronto is also the Railfan Hotspot

[@LivinginCanada]

Oh I didn't know, interesting, what is that about?

[@aaronrh_]

Awesome video! I love the tiny little jokes haha :-) As for the “washroom” debate: personally, I just use whatever comes to mind. No one really minds or notices if you say “restroom” haha - I personally wouldn’t interchange the two previous words with “bathroom” though… it’s like equating よくしつ and a トイレ. The GO train is the one service I actually rely on to get across the city on time (with WiFi too!). I know that you took the GO train (+bus) to Niagara, but their service from the edge (between Toronto and Mississauga) to the suburbs is a thousand times more reliable than taking the TTC. Sure, it’s a tad more expensive, but it sure beats riding on hard plastic seats with only 2 restrooms on the entirety of line 2 (TTC). Having said that, it’ll definitely be exciting once GO trains go all electric (in a decade, that is… lol)!

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I've never used the GO train on that route before but am looking forward to do that! Cheers!

[@juliansmith4295]

There wasn't a 'debate' until you mentioned it. I don't know anyone in Canada who says "restroom."

[@rothel13]

Hello watching here . Thank you for sharing this video

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@kidcut]

Omg it’s so cute how you say Niagara like nye-ah-gair-ah haha

[@LivinginCanada]

That was me who just arrived in Canada 4 years ago. Now I know better😂.

[@s14000]

I am going to be booking a ticket online to Niagara Falls. Go train and go bus we need to pay separately? Do I need to buy a ticket to get on the Burlington go bus ?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can buy the ticket for both together, all at once.

[@valerierougeot7657]

Very good video 🥰.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you!!

[@ghulammurtaza7607]

So nice

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

What do you think about that go train and go bus do u like them

[@LivinginCanada]

Overall I think they’re both pretty good!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@LivinginCanada that’s good to hear because In my country the U.K. I have National express buses and network rail trains most notably West Midlands railway

[@LivinginCanada]

Nice, thanks for sharing! Have only been to London for a very short time and loved it! Hope to travel to the U.K. again one day soon and get on a train!

[@johnburke1317]

Very nice video

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you!!

[@rosieliu1287]

I am planning to Toronto this weekend but will go to Niagara directly from the airport. Can I take the same route from the fall back to downtown?

[@northlanderdude]

Nice video. You pronounce Niagara oddly... It is spelled as Niagara but we pronounce it as Niagra.

[@LivinginCanada]

haha I never noticed that, must be something I picked up as a kid... good to know!

[@raulrodriguez1671]

hi i'm from México n i Wish to know how can i go to Niágara from The Toronto airport?? i Will go in october. 😊 saludos desde Chihuahua, México!

[@NecromancerTO]

Is it necessary to take out a printout? Where in Toronto can I take out a printout since I don’t have a printer ? Back in India we used to go to net cafe / cyber cafe

[@LivinginCanada]

I printed it out but I’m pretty sure they’ll accept digital proof.

[@NecromancerTO]

@@LivinginCanada Thanks , appreciate your channel and the efforts you put in. It really helpful for newcomers such as myself :)

[@munibainam5011]

Hi,is there any charging socket in ho train?

[@LivinginCanada]

There are charging sockets, but I wouldn't rely on it always working ;D.

[@Flor_2000]

Can I get to the station and buy the tickets right there in case of an emergency?

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes you can buy tickets from the ticket vending machine! Or, use your Presto card if you have one.

[@shapeoftimes]

How long did it take you to get to Niagara Falls?

[@LivinginCanada]

I think it took me around 2+/2.5 hours door to door... that's on the longer side, as I took the GO bus-train connection. The direct connection would should be faster!

[@nessybartolome7042]

may i ask you the hours they operate the train for the day? also the bus going to niagara?😊thank u in advance

[@LivinginCanada]

I'm not sure about the hours, you can check it out on the go website. But yes, the bus goes to niagara!

[@nessybartolome7042]

@@LivinginCanada do u know the website by any chance? thank u

[@LivinginCanada]

@@nessybartolome7042www.gotransit.com , there you go!

[@gustgarval1]

In what month do you filmed this video

[@LivinginCanada]

It was around end of last year, I think December.

[@sandrarivera2296]

Please,How you Go from The station to Niagara falls

[@normy1471]

Do you have to go to Toronto to take another train to Niagara Falls ?

[@LivinginCanada]

I took the train and then changed to bus. But that was a while ago,, I’m not sure what the latest connection looks like, check out the go website and viarail, cheers!

[@BeeRich33]

Do you tap again at destination? BTW "Ni agra", not "Nigarra".

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes when you get off a GO Bus/Train you need to tap off. Yes, I know, hundreds of people pointed that out if you see the comments and I've taken note of that. Thanks.

[@menkiguo7805]

Wait you can buy GO ticket from VIa Rail?

[@TomiAndFriends]

Nice train ka . Salam indonesia

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you, salam juga!

[@jackmiller7324]

Is this only open in summer

[@LivinginCanada]

Do you mean the GO train? It always runs year long, but I think that sometimes the schedules change.

[@webdubois4142]

Thanks

[@oliverjackson5070]

Love the video but I can not get over how you're saying "Niagara" xD You're saying it like a Japanese word "Nya-Gara" but it's just pronounced "Ny-EGG-Ra" Falls :P

[@LivinginCanada]

Back then I just arrived in Canada and had no idea. Now as I know how it's supposed to be pronounced it makes me laugh. It also changed my perspective a bit: I no longer make (too much) fun of people who pronounce cities and names of other cities/countries wrong lol.

[@oliverjackson5070]

@@LivinginCanada Haha, I'm glad you say it properly now xD

[@sreeraj1980]

I wonder the total cost?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can check the exact fare here depending on where you're departing from: www.gotransit.com/en/trip-planning/calculate-fare Hope that helps!

[@uzbekistansiberia8546]

are you international student from philippines? can you stay?

[@LivinginCanada]

No, I’m not from the Philippines. I moved from Indonesia.

[@uzbekistansiberia8546]

@@LivinginCanada is it better in indonesia or canada? why are you so brave? im scared to go outside.

[@LivinginCanada]

I prefer living in Canada, although Indonesia is a very beautiful country. Canada is one of the safest countries in the world, so nothing to be afraid of :)

[@mercyakposionu3069]

Can one live in Niagara n work in Toronto

[@LivinginCanada]

Yes that's very possible! Especially with remote working now, many employees only go to the office 1-2 times/week, so it's even more possible to do that.

[@Jasonyhlee]

I have personally never taken a Go train to niagara falls and will never. Its very time and cost inefficient.

[@juliansmith4295]

I have personally never said, "cost inefficient". It's a very time inefficient way of saying 'expensive.'

[@joebarbosa1942]

It's took us 5 hours by go transit train to Niagara falls. Terrible service and support.

[@bobbush5339]

Please never take this train. It is more a refuges train. 7 PM is the last train from Niagara Falls to Toronto and 90% of the time, it is late by 2 to 5 hours. Yesterday I was in ill-fated train that reach Union station at 1:30 AM and it was supposed to reach at 9 PM. GO gives many executes each time.

[@LivinginCanada]

It's too bad that GO Train's schedule is often so unreliable.

[@Val4Leone]

Omg...stop pronouncing it like that!! It rhymes with Viagra...just substitute the V for an N and you're golden. 6:10

[@LivinginCanada]

Haha I know better now! That was when I just moved to Canada..

[@kasted__1178]

Its not nigara

[@northlander4370]

GO..Government of Ontario transit ...G O .

[@LivinginCanada]

thanks for chipping in!

[@thierrynihill2120]

“Nye-agg-garra” …. Not “Nye-a-GAIR-a”.

[@fiercepandaz]

NIGH-AG-RAH :)

[@joebarbosa1942]

We are Brasilian students, Toronto Ontario is way overpriced and over rated

[@LivinginCanada]

It's indeed very expensive! Especially housing.

[@faridashahabi2260]

Ph

[@jameshennighan8193]

NIAGARA Don't get bogged-down with the 'correct' or so-called 'incorrect' pronunciations for Niagara. Much of this is modern seemingly politically correct right-on tosh. The world over the pronunciation has been Nigh-ag-ih-ra for decades and nobody has bothered at all. This unnecessary correction of pronunciation is totally un-called for and is a phenomena of the snowflake generation, and those who would seem to see it as their role to constantly correct us. Nobody is, or should be offended by such inocuous foolishness as telling us how to pronounce something we have been correctly pronouncing for ever and a day. James Hennighan Yorkshire, England P.S. The water flowing over the falls doesn't care...!