Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by the Falls


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  • 1 Block to the Falls
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- Monika, Brampton, ONT - October 2008

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Niagara Falls Go Train Schedule & Fares




Starting Saturday, June 27, 2009 visitors to Niagara Falls will have another way to get here. For the first time, GO Transit will run seasonal weekend and holiday train service to Niagara Region.

This excursion service will offer four train trips daily in each direction on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Saturday, June 27 through to Thanksgiving weekend, Monday, October 12. Holiday service will operate on Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1); Civic holiday (Monday, August 3); Labour Day (Monday, September 7); and Thanksgiving (Monday, October 12).

Schedule                                                                                   

Saturday, Sunday, and holiday* service, from June 27 to October 12, 2009

Union Station to Niagara Falls                           

Union

6:30 9:40 16:15 20:05 22:30**

Port Credit

6:46 9:56 16:31 20:21 --

Oakville

6:57 10:07 16:42 20:32 --

Burlington

7:08 10:18 16:53 20:43 --

St Catharines

8:06 11:16 17:51 21:41 23:40**

Niagara Falls

8:29 11:39 18:14 22:04 00:05**

Niagara Falls to Union Station

Niagara Falls

8:50 12:20 19:20 22:25

St. Catharines

9:15 12:45 19:45 22:50

Burlington

10:13 13:43 20:43 23:48

Oakville

10:25 13:55 20:55 00:00

Port Credit

10:34 14:04 21:04 00:09

Union

10:49 14:19 21:19 00:24

Fares                                                                                     

*Holiday service will operate on Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1); Civic holiday (Monday, August 3); Labour Day (Monday, September 7); and Thanksgiving (Monday, October 12).

**GO will be offering one additional late night trip by GO Bus, departing Union Station and operating express to Niagara Falls. It will stop in St. Catharines on request only.

Sample fares are shown below. See the Fare Calculator for detailed fare information.

Fares

Union Station to
St. Catharines

Union Station to
Niagara Falls

Adult single ride

$     14.00

$   15.90

Adult two ride, day pass, or period day pass

$     28.00

$   31.80*

Senior / Child single ride $       7.00 $    7.95
Senior / Child two ride, day pass, or period day pass $     14.00 $   15.90*
Group pass or period group pass $     56.00 $   63.60*

*Niagara Falls group and day period passes are available, allowing for overnight stays. These passes are sold at all GO stations, ticket agencies, and on board GO buses, and are only valid for weekend and holiday trips to/from Niagara Falls VIA Rail station. Group passes are for a maximum of five people travelling together. At least one, but not more than two members of the group must be aged 18 or over. Large groups should contact us for more information.

Niagara Falls Service Q & A                                                     

Where do GO Train arrivals and departures take place in Niagara Falls?
The Niagara Falls VIA Rail station is located at 4267 Bridge Street, about 4 km from the Falls and two blocks from downtown.   Google Maps

Where can I park if I plan on taking the GO Train from Niagara Falls?
Parking is limited at the VIA Rail station, however there is free parking available in nearby municipal lots on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

How can I get around Niagara Falls once I have arrived via the GO Train?
Passengers can travel to the tourist areas with Niagara Falls Transit’s Falls Shuttle bus service. This convenient service can be accessed directly in front of the VIA Rail Station. The route map and timetables can be accessed by clicking on the Niagara Falls Shuttle 2009 Riders Guide.

Tickets for the Falls Shuttle bus system can be purchased from:

  • Falls Shuttle Operators (Exact change only please)
  • All Day Pass Vending Machines located outside the VIA Rail Station (Accepts Coins, Visa or Mastercard only)
  • Niagara Falls Transit Bus Terminal directly across the street from the station.

An All Day Pass fare is $6.00, which allows an adult unlimited use of the Niagara Falls Shuttle Buses and the regular municipal bus services. An All Day Pass includes 2 children 12 years of age or younger per paying adult.


Taxis
Taxi stands are located in front of the VIA Rail station.

Walking
It takes approximately 1 hour to walk from the Niagara Falls VIA Rail station to the Falls.

Bicycles
GO Transit is bike-friendly and customers can bring their bike on the Niagara Falls service. Please see the GO bicycle page at  . Bicycle route maps for the local area are available at the Niagara Falls VIA Station.

More Questions?

Contact GO at:
416-869-3200 Toronto local calling area
1-888-GET ON GO (438-6646) long distance toll free
1-800-387-3652 TTY teletypewriters only  www.gotransit.com

Contact Niagara Falls Transit:
905-356-1179 Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm  www.niagarafalls.ca/transit  

For Go Train schedules and fares, please visit http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/destinations/niagarafalls.htm

 
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