Maple Leaf — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Maple Leaf connects New York, NY and Niagara Falls, NY over a 545-mile route operated by Amtrak / VIA Rail, calling at 11 stations across 1 state.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak / VIA Rail
Service type: International Intercity
Endpoints: New York ↔ Niagara Falls
Distance: 545 mi
Frequency: Daily
Stations: 11
States served: 1 (NY)
Typical fare range: $55 – $175

Route guide

The Maple Leaf is a international intercity service operated by Amtrak / VIA Rail. Trains run Daily over 545 miles of mainline track between Moynihan Train Hall and Niagara Falls, calling at 11 intermediate and terminal stations across 1 state. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Lower Hudson; Mohawk Valley; Niagara Frontier and the Falls themselves visible from the international bridge.

History & service notes

Jointly operated with VIA Rail since 1981, the Maple Leaf is the only direct passenger train between New York City and Toronto. Crews change at the U.S./Canada border. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Maple Leaf includes amfleet I coaches with cafe (U.S. side), VIA Rail crew north of the border. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from New York to Niagara Falls. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
New York	Yonkers	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Yonkers	Croton-on-Hudson	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Croton-on-Hudson	Poughkeepsie	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Poughkeepsie	Hudson	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Hudson	Rensselaer	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Rensselaer	Utica	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Utica	Syracuse	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Syracuse	Rochester	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Rochester	Depew	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Depew	Niagara Falls	55 mi	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Yonkers	Niagara Falls	491 mi	9h 59m	$52 – $165
New York	Croton-on-Hudson	109 mi	2h 21m	$29 – $91
Croton-on-Hudson	Niagara Falls	436 mi	8h 53m	$48 – $154
New York	Poughkeepsie	164 mi	3h 27m	$32 – $102
Poughkeepsie	Niagara Falls	382 mi	7h 48m	$45 – $144
New York	Hudson	218 mi	4h 32m	$35 – $112
Hudson	Niagara Falls	327 mi	6h 42m	$42 – $133
New York	Rensselaer	273 mi	5h 38m	$39 – $123

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New York, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Niagara Falls. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Yonkers, and Niagara Falls, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Maple Leaf's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.