hi all,
hoping someone can help me. we are looking to get to montreal from boston around the beginning of june - we will more than likely have an amtrak pass and were hoping to get there by train. Is there a direct, or even slightly indirect rail service?? everything ive tried on amtrak.com says no, but others keep telling me there is!! im sure there is a bus we could take, but if we have the pass we'd rather use that.
many thanks.
Mark
markjames
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segacs
Amtrak only goes to Albany and New York from Montreal. But there are plenty of buses from Boston. Check with Greyhound. Takes about 7 hours by bus.
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brooktrout
Whoever told you there is a direct or slightly indirect route was wrong. It can be done by train but you'd have to go to NY first. I'd guess a total of about 15 hours. The bus is 7 like #1 states. Probably around $60 for the bus one way.
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markjames
thanks for that guys....we may head up from NY when we get there. Is it worth a little backtracking to pay montreal a visit?
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segacs
(This opinion comes from a Montrealer, so naturally is NOT AT ALL biased): Hell yes!
If you'll be here in summer, it'll be just in time for the dozens of summer festivals, including the biggies - the Jazz Fest and the Comedy Fest - plus many smaller ones like the fireworks festival at the Old Port, the Francopholies, the Nuits d'Afrique, Fantasiafest, the World Film Fest, the Fringe Fest... just to name a few of my favourites. That means it'll be exciting and alive. It also means accommodations book out well in advance, so book early.
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christabelle
I'm not a Montrealer, but will agree with segacs - Just walking around you will enjoy this very lively city.
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lagatta
Sadly, there is no longer train service between Boston and Montréal - and NYC would take you FAR out of your way - the trip is longer from NYC to MTL (almost due north) than from Boston.
I really wish they would restore railway service between these two historic cities - it would bring them closer together.
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