The Ontario gov should be ashamed of how few GO trains go between Canada's largest city + one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations.. if not the most popular.
It’s a problem with track ownership as metrolinx (go transit overseer) does not own that section of track making it hard to expand. I couldn’t agree more that something needs to be done to make it faster and more convenient alongside with maybe some better trains for that trip? But let’s see what happens.
@@MER1978 Part of the problem is Freight traffic and the Welland Canal. From Outside Hamilton to outside St Catherines it is one track. They are slowly expanding. Next year they will have a station at Confederation Park and that will be the end of line on some of the runs instead of West Harbour in Hamilton. Station is under construction opening in 2025 and Switches (Turnouts) are going in at West Harbour to accommodate better service.
What's sad, is before the current government took power, we had absolutely no GO service to Niagara, and the previous federal government removed VIA service here (at least in St Catharines), so public transit to get between Niagara and the GTA didn't exist. Would love to have hourly rail service. Will also be interesting to see what comes of the planned hovercraft between StC and TO.
@@ryanz486 GO trains started as an excursion train with the previous government who also implemented the GO Bus expansion not Ford. Expansion was already purposed before him, with him delaying it.
All it takes is a couple accidents on the Gardener 427-QEW whatever hwy and the bus turns into a nightmare train should always be relatively close to on time
The WeGo buses picks you up at the train station and takes you down to Table Rock for free. (That's why there are so many people on it.) You can include a WeGo pass to visit attractions on different lines (hop on hop off...24 hrs)
Just a heads up. The Wego bus from the go station to the falls is free. It will be packed and they will try to sell you the day pass as you're getting off, but if you don't want it, just get off the bus and enjoy your day. You will however need the pass if you want to use the wego for any other travel or for the ride back. When I went, I just took an uber back to the train the next day when I was leaving, it ended up being far cheaper then if I and my wife had each bought a wego pass.
Ahhhh, good to know, thank you! Yeah, I took WEGO a long time ago and remember how packed it was... So, just wanted to avoid the crowds, to be honest. But it's good to know that it's free to get to the Falls!
@@OntarioTrafficMan It is free during peak season, we asked them before boarding, but we bought day pass after deboarding at table rock to go to niagara at lakes and moving to the hotel.
CORRECTION: Don't spread misinformation. The special Green line WEGO shuttles to Table Rock that are lined up to specifically meet with the GO train times don't really ask for fares to save time/it's generally assumed you will buy a pass for the return trip back when you get to the actual falls. Regular Green Line WEGO buses that are operating up and down the line between Rapidsview Queenston will ask you to buy a pass inside the terminal and if you refuse, prepare to be kicked off. See it happen all the time.
Since we didn't want to stay for like 8 hours we ended up taking VIA on the way back.. but that train was really an AmTrak train that first needed a long time for people to clear customs before we could board.. the trip ended up getting us back 90 minutes later than scheduled.. almost double the 2 hour trip time.
@@andriyasredel There are 3 trains direct each way between Toronto and Niagara and a GO Bus from Niagara connecting in Burlington with the train. All same price.
As a new subscriber, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for sharing this informative video. I have traveled from Toronto to Niagara on numerous occasions, but I was unaware of this alternative transportation option. I am eager to experience the Go Train service to Niagara in the future.
Such a great video. I was wondering how long the train will take and I'm glad there was a actual how to guide. I still can't believe it took you over 3 hours to get there.
@@randomname9758 Thank you!! I was honestly surprised myself! I did take a route that was not the most straightforward by ignoring WEGO buses but still… Almost half a day just gone on transit 😔
The Niagara Falls GO Station to Table Rock shuttle bus is free. As soon as you get off the train, there should be a line of WEGO buses waiting. You don't need to pay for those, but you will need to arrange your own transportation back to the train station in the evening at your own cost.
I just checked the prices. For example, here is a breakdown for September 28, Saturday to get from Toronto (Union Station) to Niagara Falls: GO Transit (Train + Bus Combined) - $21.15 regular fare or $18.09 with PRESTO Flixbus - I could get a ticket for 3:45PM bus for just $14.99 GO is not that cheap.
Allthough flixbus may be cheaper for a single ride, with the Go Bus, you can get a monthly pass, and you get discounts with presto the more you tap on/off. Also, GO Transit has more departures.
@@andriyasredelif you’re travelling with more than one person on GO you can get a day pass $30 for 2 people, $40 for 3 people, or $50 for 4 people. This includes the return trip too making it far cheaper even on weekdays.
how long would the WEGO ride be from the train station to the Falls? it feels like a lot of the initial time savings from taking the GO train was loss from all the extra walking to and from the local bus stops
Good call! So, WEGO would have taken me almost directly to the Falls and saved me about 20 minutes of walking for $13 - www.niagarafallslive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wego-route-2019-1734x1800.pdf Instead, I took 204 Niagara Transit bus that dropped me off at Fallsview Bldv and Ferry St for just $3 - www.nrtransit.ca/media/3apdgirc/nrt-niagara-falls-route-104-204.pdf So, I preferred to ride in an empty bus but that cost me 20 minutes of walking! However, it still would have been slower than Flixbus (~2 hours and 53 minutes of total trip time via GO train + WEGO bus)
Not sure why my answer didn't come through from a few days ago but here it is again! So, WEGO would have taken me very close to the Falls for $13 in a pretty cramped bus. Instead, I opted for Niagara Region bus, which cost me $3 but instead I had to walk for ~20 minutes. Even if I would have taken WEGO, Flixbus would have still been faster time-wise.
@@andriyasredel Just to be clear, all Go train passengers have a one-way complimentary ride to the falls in the WeGo buses that drops you literally there. You don't need to pay for it (and that's the reason why is so crowded). Also, having two buses waiting is not the issue you think... in fact, you need a lot of buses to carry all those people to the falls. Last time I went, I rode on the 5th bus, and I was reasonable close to the beginning of the queue. Luckily, it was fairly quick since they keep arriving one after the other, but if the train is particularly crowded (like mine was), it would still take a while.
Great video! I do see where you're going with the comparison. However, I do see it as an unfair comparison mainly for taking one mode in one direction and a different mode in the opposite direction. In my experience with GO Train to Toronto Union Station though, it took me around 2 and a half hours from Niagara Falls.
Andriyas, you mentioned that the GO Train passed you as you were on the bus going into the city. So, if you had been on the Train, you would have been at Union sooner then the Flix Bus. Cost wise, with the WEGO & Go Train it is still cheaper than the bus fare for 2 seats. For an accurate comparision would need you to take two separate trips, one of bus and one of train. Bus depends on road conditions but train has its own tracks. Thank you though for your informative video!! I am going to Niagara Falls by GO Train in a couple of weeks myself ... 1st time by train.
First, wishing you an amazing trip to Niagara Falls! Enjoy it :) Secondly, yeah, you are right - I should have taken 2 separate trips to make them more comparable but I just ran out of time that day and decided to just take a bus back... Anyways, hope at least some of it was useful for you and I definitely think you are going to enjoy the GO train to Niagara!
On a Sunday, you were actually lucky on the bus. On a weekday that would have been a much much slower trip and the train would have been that much better.
Yeah it’s a pain I went to school in Vaughn so had to drive to Burlington to train to union, then Subway to Vaughn. Nothing about it was quick, unless you were running late and missing the train. 🤣🤣 it only comes to the falls twice a day and on weekends.
I went with a visiting friend during the week in July.. There was one morning train going to NF at 9am .. then if you ignore the train coming back from about 90 minutes after that first train arrives in NF there was only one train scheduled to come back at 9pm.
There are GO buses that run every hour that take you to Aldershot GO so you can take the train rest of the way back to Toronto and it costs the same, and about the same amount of time too
Hi Andriyas - thanks you just inspired me to take my 5 year old to the falls on the weekend. I'm genuinely surprised at the outcome. Doesn't the train get extra points for the extra leg room, washroom, and ability to get up and walk around? I think my daughter will get stir crazy on the bus. Curious your thoughts if you can share. Thanks again.
Hello there! Your comment really warmed my heart and I wish you and your daughter an amazing trip to the Falls! Just make sure to bring some warm jackets as it's getting quite cold and windy this time of year! I would say that indeed, if you are travelling with a child, taking that trip on a train would be more comfortable. Having a clean washroom on board and freedom to walk around is quite hard to beat. When I was making that video, I didn't quite think of traveling with kids (I was just by myself) so taking that trip via train will definitely work better for you!
@@andriyasredel Ohh yes we'll be dressed appropriately sir! Thanks for the thoughtful response. "daughter year old" I should re-read my own comment before completing. BTW & video suggestion: we recently discovered getting to Wonderland from Toronto via the TTC. If you can go, definitely check out Winterfest. Highly recommended for all ages. Cheers.
@ I was actually just on Wonderland’s website and saw Winter Fest and was contemplating if I should go or not… I think my wife and will give it a try, thank you for your recommendation!
I am really not sure why you booked a different bus ticket when you could have used the same go digital pass to reach Union Station back. Besides to reach Falls from Niagara go station, it is recommended to take Uber (ONLY if the no of people is more than 2), the uber fare will be within $7 which is way cheaper than bus and convenient too.
I could have used the same GO pass to get back indeed! However, I took that GO bus back a few times and the stop is quiet far from downtown. I just didn't want to walk all that distance. Also, I wanted to compare a full train ride vs a full bus ride. That GO bus, at least every single time I took it back, goes to Burlington GO and then it switches to GO train. To your other point, yeah, I could have taken Uber from Niagara's GO station as well but again, that was not the point. The point was to use only public transit without relying on cars.
@@andriyasredel That make sense. Nevertheless, I just enjoy your vides, if possible pls make travel videos on different provinces to such as Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia etc
It means a lot to me when you say that you enjoyed my videos, thank you so much, I really appreciate it and thank you for your support! Yeah, I am thinking soon I am going to explore going from Ontario to Quebec and back... so stay tuned! :)
The people complaining about the quality of GO Transit clearly didn't grow up in Toronto. It's extremely impressive for North American standards. Some people just like to complain about everything.
10:49 technically that's the tourist area, the train dropped you off downtown NF, which is why it looked like that. Niagara Falls is an absolute dump outside the tourist area. GO bus is also better. Traffic between Niagara and Burlington usually isnt too bad, then Burlington to TO you take the train.
Is basically a tourist trap with the beautiful falls as a backdrop. I wouldn't call the food "mediocre"... you just need plan ahead because the good stuff is not in the epicenter of the trap that is Clifton Hill. There are plenty of things to do, including visiting the falls (walking, boating and journey under the falls.. I recommend all three), then there are the casinos, interactive shows at the old hydro plant, some decent craft beer and a lot if interesting cuisines to try (I recommend a sunset dinning at the Skylon tower and the Brazilian steakhouse). For kids and young adults there are plenty of attractions, including those at Clifton hill (there are plenty of arcades, haunted houses, wax museums with superheroes, Ripley's museum and the go-cart track), Marineland and the Butterfly conservatory. There are also plenty of seasonal attractions; in summer you have firework shows every day, and in winter they have fairly decent Christmas illuminations. I personally dislike the touristy vibe of that part of the town, and rather spend my time visiting Niagara-On-The-Lake and the nearby wine tours, but for those you definitively need a car.
i think the train might be better for me as if i was going to Niagara id probably want to take my bike /e bike with me just for convinces of travel. Then again only ever time iv gone to Niagara is to cross the boarder.
It's not a difficult walk to the falls from the NF train station. We're old (55-60) and did it in about 45 minutes for free...both ways. Should also mention VIA Rail is an option from Union Station to NF and return.
Don’t forget to add 20-50 mins of possible delays taking the GO train 😂😂 it’s great to Hamilton but if there’s a freight at the same time you’re screwed
when he said that "there are a couple of mcdonalds nearby" at the concourse. he didn't misspeak. there are literally two mcdonalds a few meters away from each other 💀like why? can we please get some nice local businesses there?
@@VintageKimchi I wish I misspoke… I mean there’s McCafe on the ground floor and McDonald’s underground. They both kind of serve a different purpose but like I agree, it’s way too much…
@@richman1972but they're not on different sides of union station (both in York concourse). It's literally a couple steps and an escalator ride down...
Imagine if Canada starts to invest into high speed rail. No need to take a plain or worry about traffic across the country. Just hit most of the major cities and you are good to go. People here really need to start pushing for this our country will be more accessible to everyone. Could also make it RIGHT and have level boarding. The GO is nice but no level boarding is really old school. Come on Canada make the country better to all. Canada can also put more money into dedicated bus lanes so you dont need to worry about traffic as much on a bus going from place to place. So sad to see our government does not take care of the people.
My wife and I just took a Eurostar from London to Paris and it took us just under 2.5 hours to cover more than 300kms... I made a video about it as well - ruclips.net/video/T8MnKyI-g2I/видео.html I honestly kept thinking about our train system here in Canada and how it doesn't compare at all to the European one...
The GO Train to Niagara is always packed and takes forever after Hamilton as Metrolinx doesn’t own the track and therefore is rundown. The WEGO buses are expensive for a day pass, and are unreliable. You can get stuck at a farther attraction for up to an hour as buses may short turn due to demand. It’s okay as a solution for tourists as they’ll take almost anything for any amount. Flixbus is great IF traffic is not bad. The QEW can become insanely backed up so regardless of if you choose Flixbus or the GO Bus, I prefer to take the train. The GO Bus makes a couple more stops along the way and depending on the day might have to transfer at another station, so it might be the same or slower than the train. I would like to mention that the comparison of the GO Train seats versus the FlixBus seats to not exactly be fair as they serve a different purpose. GO Transit is very much suburban transit, whereas FlixBus is a coach bus that happens to make a stop at Niagara Falls! Outside of the tourist areas, Niagara Falls is a pretty average, if not rundown Canadian town.
No tracks to the tourist area. and the GO station is in Downtown Niagara Falls. The Falls are actually the tourist area not Downtown. Try doing the trip during the Weekday. Traffic is a lot crazier. Bus would have taken twice as long.
Nice Video! I do think its a bit unfair because of the direction of the train vs. the bus, and also because you compared Flixbus to GO, even though GO has buses to Niagara. Also PLEASE don't use AI Thumbnails I beg you!
With your $10 day pass, your ticket would have covered your return trip. (Plus any hop-ons and hop-offs in other towns and cities you may have wanted to make along the way in either direction. For $15 you would have had unlimited travel anywhere that GO travels for the entire week-end. I agree that buses are more comfortable (Go train seat were designed, I think, to be uncomfortable, and boarding points for buses are more convenient, but nothing beats the economy of Go-Transit day and week-end passes for zipping around south-western Ontario. The bus didn't stand a chance. PLUS (!!!!) you can pay for Go transit with your Presto transit card, which will also work in other cities on the Presto network (I travel to Hamilton regularly and use my Presto card for Toronto Transit, for the train travel between cities, AND for Hamilton Transit). It is a regional convenience that is unrivaled. I don't believe a similar regional transit is available anywhere else in Canada (certainly not in Québec which is (currently) criminally underserved by regional rail service).
Absolutely fair comment! I would say that indeed GO's pricing and network is unbeatable when compared to something like Flixbus, however, in that specific instance of travel between Toronto and Niagara Falls, I just liked the bus a tad better. But totally agree with your points! :)
jees, i cant believe it takes 3hr 30 with the train and bus. its honestly annoying and frustrating how the go train has delays and other issues constantly .
Safeway Tours is the best option hands down. $50 round trip (with $40 casino play bonus given which is net cost of $10) Various pick up locations in the GTA and goes to Fallsview casino directly.
It's 127KMs from Union Station to Niagara Falls. Assuming you want to get there in an hour, you have to drive at a constant speed of 125 km/h. I don't think that's realistically possible, especially considering our current traffic conditions.
What is the point taking the bus or train to Niagara Falls Ontario when I am better off using my own car as an alternative? Forget the bus and train, stick to your own car as if I do!
@@grantboucher9342 You mean by the Locomotive which is not alway the front of the train. The Locomotive is always on the East side/North side of the train. That is how they are all set up. There is a cab on the other end of the train that they can control the movement of the train from.
@@rotatorcuffs8140 Just google "go train diesel fumes uoft". Important to note that the study concluded with "evidence is still emerging and not conclusive"
That AI generated thumbnail is cringe. Using real photos would make the video seem more legitimate. You can easily find creative-commons licensed photos on Wikipedia.
I just clicked on the video just to take a crap on the AI thumbnail. The fact this guy actually has footage of passing Go Trains and not useing those for thumbnails goes to show how low effort creators really aim for these days!
@@somedudeguytv thank you for your insightful comment! I like how you took 5 mins from your day just to ensure to comment how horrible the thumbnail is. But it worked, you clicked on it, so thanks for the view! By the way, link to your site is 403 Forbidden 👍🏻
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The Ontario gov should be ashamed of how few GO trains go between Canada's largest city + one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations.. if not the most popular.
Couldn't agree more...
It’s a problem with track ownership as metrolinx (go transit overseer) does not own that section of track making it hard to expand. I couldn’t agree more that something needs to be done to make it faster and more convenient alongside with maybe some better trains for that trip? But let’s see what happens.
@@MER1978 Part of the problem is Freight traffic and the Welland Canal. From Outside Hamilton to outside St Catherines it is one track. They are slowly expanding. Next year they will have a station at Confederation Park and that will be the end of line on some of the runs instead of West Harbour in Hamilton. Station is under construction opening in 2025 and Switches (Turnouts) are going in at West Harbour to accommodate better service.
What's sad, is before the current government took power, we had absolutely no GO service to Niagara, and the previous federal government removed VIA service here (at least in St Catharines), so public transit to get between Niagara and the GTA didn't exist.
Would love to have hourly rail service. Will also be interesting to see what comes of the planned hovercraft between StC and TO.
@@ryanz486 GO trains started as an excursion train with the previous government who also implemented the GO Bus expansion not Ford. Expansion was already purposed before him, with him delaying it.
All it takes is a couple accidents on the Gardener 427-QEW whatever hwy and the bus turns into a nightmare train should always be relatively close to on time
@@lukebarron656 fair point!
The $10 weekend Go pass is amazing. And that means your return trip is included too.
@@jiecut good point!
The WeGo buses picks you up at the train station and takes you down to Table Rock for free. (That's why there are so many people on it.)
You can include a WeGo pass to visit attractions on different lines (hop on hop off...24 hrs)
@@marleiseliverpool9666 yeah, that definitely explains it! Didn’t know to be honest that it was free but at least I avoided the crowds…
@@marleiseliverpool9666 can you stop at another stop like bird kingdom , or only Table Rock?
Just a heads up. The Wego bus from the go station to the falls is free. It will be packed and they will try to sell you the day pass as you're getting off, but if you don't want it, just get off the bus and enjoy your day. You will however need the pass if you want to use the wego for any other travel or for the ride back. When I went, I just took an uber back to the train the next day when I was leaving, it ended up being far cheaper then if I and my wife had each bought a wego pass.
Ahhhh, good to know, thank you! Yeah, I took WEGO a long time ago and remember how packed it was... So, just wanted to avoid the crowds, to be honest. But it's good to know that it's free to get to the Falls!
Just because it's easy to escape fare enforcement doesn't make the bus free
@@OntarioTrafficMan who said anything about escaping the fare?
@@OntarioTrafficMan It is free during peak season, we asked them before boarding, but we bought day pass after deboarding at table rock to go to niagara at lakes and moving to the hotel.
CORRECTION: Don't spread misinformation. The special Green line WEGO shuttles to Table Rock that are lined up to specifically meet with the GO train times don't really ask for fares to save time/it's generally assumed you will buy a pass for the return trip back when you get to the actual falls.
Regular Green Line WEGO buses that are operating up and down the line between Rapidsview Queenston will ask you to buy a pass inside the terminal and if you refuse, prepare to be kicked off.
See it happen all the time.
Thank you for recommending this bus. I didn't know it exists. This is amazing!
Absolutely no problems! Glad to help and thank you so much for watching :)
Since we didn't want to stay for like 8 hours we ended up taking VIA on the way back.. but that train was really an AmTrak train that first needed a long time for people to clear customs before we could board.. the trip ended up getting us back 90 minutes later than scheduled.. almost double the 2 hour trip time.
Crazy 🤯
@@andriyasredel There are 3 trains direct each way between Toronto and Niagara and a GO Bus from Niagara connecting in Burlington with the train. All same price.
As a new subscriber, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for sharing this informative video. I have traveled from Toronto to Niagara on numerous occasions, but I was unaware of this alternative transportation option. I am eager to experience the Go Train service to Niagara in the future.
@@larrymiranda7453 I’m so happy you found it informative and thank you so much for subscribing, more videos are coming! 🙂
Such a great video. I was wondering how long the train will take and I'm glad there was a actual how to guide. I still can't believe it took you over 3 hours to get there.
@@randomname9758 Thank you!! I was honestly surprised myself! I did take a route that was not the most straightforward by ignoring WEGO buses but still… Almost half a day just gone on transit 😔
The Niagara Falls GO Station to Table Rock shuttle bus is free. As soon as you get off the train, there should be a line of WEGO buses waiting. You don't need to pay for those, but you will need to arrange your own transportation back to the train station in the evening at your own cost.
@@FelixAn yep, good point and initially I didn’t know that they were free (but super crowded!), so now I know!
If you are commuting in the toronto/niagara area, never take flixbus. U can almost always take a go bus for way cheaper than flixbus.
I just checked the prices. For example, here is a breakdown for September 28, Saturday to get from Toronto (Union Station) to Niagara Falls:
GO Transit (Train + Bus Combined) - $21.15 regular fare or $18.09 with PRESTO
Flixbus - I could get a ticket for 3:45PM bus for just $14.99
GO is not that cheap.
Allthough flixbus may be cheaper for a single ride, with the Go Bus, you can get a monthly pass, and you get discounts with presto the more you tap on/off. Also, GO Transit has more departures.
You also paid less in the video for go transit. So it is cheaper. You only paid 10$
@@andriyasredelif you’re travelling with more than one person on GO you can get a day pass $30 for 2 people, $40 for 3 people, or $50 for 4 people. This includes the return trip too making it far cheaper even on weekdays.
@@Lemonminer good point!
So Wife and I staying in Niagara Fall on. I plan on going to a Blue Jays game while we are there.
Nice! Enjoy :)
how long would the WEGO ride be from the train station to the Falls? it feels like a lot of the initial time savings from taking the GO train was loss from all the extra walking to and from the local bus stops
Good call!
So, WEGO would have taken me almost directly to the Falls and saved me about 20 minutes of walking for $13 - www.niagarafallslive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wego-route-2019-1734x1800.pdf
Instead, I took 204 Niagara Transit bus that dropped me off at Fallsview Bldv and Ferry St for just $3 - www.nrtransit.ca/media/3apdgirc/nrt-niagara-falls-route-104-204.pdf
So, I preferred to ride in an empty bus but that cost me 20 minutes of walking! However, it still would have been slower than Flixbus (~2 hours and 53 minutes of total trip time via GO train + WEGO bus)
Not sure why my answer didn't come through from a few days ago but here it is again!
So, WEGO would have taken me very close to the Falls for $13 in a pretty cramped bus. Instead, I opted for Niagara Region bus, which cost me $3 but instead I had to walk for ~20 minutes.
Even if I would have taken WEGO, Flixbus would have still been faster time-wise.
@@andriyasredel Just to be clear, all Go train passengers have a one-way complimentary ride to the falls in the WeGo buses that drops you literally there. You don't need to pay for it (and that's the reason why is so crowded).
Also, having two buses waiting is not the issue you think... in fact, you need a lot of buses to carry all those people to the falls. Last time I went, I rode on the 5th bus, and I was reasonable close to the beginning of the queue. Luckily, it was fairly quick since they keep arriving one after the other, but if the train is particularly crowded (like mine was), it would still take a while.
Great video! I do see where you're going with the comparison.
However, I do see it as an unfair comparison mainly for taking one mode in one direction and a different mode in the opposite direction.
In my experience with GO Train to Toronto Union Station though, it took me around 2 and a half hours from Niagara Falls.
Fair callout, thank you! I should have taken 2 separate trips in 1 direction but just didn't have the time to do that. Will do better next time!
a better comparison would have been 2 ppl racing. one on train and one on bus at the same time.
@@whitemoonwolf13 sounds good, I’ll ask my wife to do it with me 😁😁
Andriyas, you mentioned that the GO Train passed you as you were on the bus going into the city. So, if you had been on the Train, you would have been at Union sooner then the Flix Bus. Cost wise, with the WEGO & Go Train it is still cheaper than the bus fare for 2 seats. For an accurate comparision would need you to take two separate trips, one of bus and one of train. Bus depends on road conditions but train has its own tracks. Thank you though for your informative video!! I am going to Niagara Falls by GO Train in a couple of weeks myself ... 1st time by train.
First, wishing you an amazing trip to Niagara Falls! Enjoy it :)
Secondly, yeah, you are right - I should have taken 2 separate trips to make them more comparable but I just ran out of time that day and decided to just take a bus back... Anyways, hope at least some of it was useful for you and I definitely think you are going to enjoy the GO train to Niagara!
@@andriyasredel 😀
We don't know when that specific GO train left Niagara falls though. It could've left far before the bus did
@yvonnelui6165 With the connection in Burlington, it would have been faster.
The GO+WEGO passes can be bundled together and will be cheaper and more consistent. Also GO weekend passes are also quite cheap.
@@Haxerous makes sense, thank you!
Thank you for that informative video. Quite helpful.
@@ajitk4627 thank you for your comment and thank you so much for watching! Glad you found it informative! 🙂
Niagara Falls is entirely extremely poor. The only money in that entire city is in the tourist area where the casinos and the waterfall is.
8:54 lolll you just earned another sub bro
Haha, thank you so much for your subscription, I really do appreciate it!
Very nice video and loved the explanations
hoping for more videos like this
@@teenvibespodcast thank you, appreciate it!
On a Sunday, you were actually lucky on the bus. On a weekday that would have been a much much slower trip and the train would have been that much better.
@@monkeytime9851 yeah, I did get quiet lucky that day!
The funny thing is how much the Falls make me think of the Maritimes. Where I live.
@@michaelrmurphy2734 must be nice there! 😉
Pearson Airport is extremely out of the way from Niagara to Toronto, possibly an extra hour with bad traffic alone.
Indeed! Had no idea that Flixbus would stop there on its way back...
Yeah it’s a pain I went to school in Vaughn so had to drive to Burlington to train to union, then Subway to Vaughn. Nothing about it was quick, unless you were running late and missing the train. 🤣🤣 it only comes to the falls twice a day and on weekends.
Wow, crazy!! 🤯
Wait, if you recorded the Flixbus leaving Niagara, then who was on board?
@@capturedbyhussnain just a little bit of magic 🪄😁
One thing to mention would have been that the $10 pass would get you there AND back on the train.
Yep, you're right, forgot to mention that!
Just subscribed, great video. Well done.
Really glad you liked it and thank you so much for your subscription! More is coming :)
You should have taken Megabus Direct from Union Stn to Table Rock. Its usually $15-19
Good call, maybe next time 😉
12:45 There is an HDMI port on the Flixbus, do you know what that is for?
@@johnhopper1069 no idea, maybe to connect to on-board screens and show something there?
to let you change cell phone , tablet , laptop etc !
@@hermanchow1405 I don’t think you can use HDMI to charge your devices though 🤔
I went with a visiting friend during the week in July..
There was one morning train going to NF at 9am .. then if you ignore the train coming back from about 90 minutes after that first train arrives in NF there was only one train scheduled to come back at 9pm.
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There are GO buses that run every hour that take you to Aldershot GO so you can take the train rest of the way back to Toronto and it costs the same, and about the same amount of time too
@@Lemonminer Correction Burlington GO not Aldershot Go Route 12
Hi Andriyas - thanks you just inspired me to take my 5 year old to the falls on the weekend. I'm genuinely surprised at the outcome. Doesn't the train get extra points for the extra leg room, washroom, and ability to get up and walk around? I think my daughter will get stir crazy on the bus. Curious your thoughts if you can share. Thanks again.
Hello there! Your comment really warmed my heart and I wish you and your daughter an amazing trip to the Falls! Just make sure to bring some warm jackets as it's getting quite cold and windy this time of year!
I would say that indeed, if you are travelling with a child, taking that trip on a train would be more comfortable. Having a clean washroom on board and freedom to walk around is quite hard to beat.
When I was making that video, I didn't quite think of traveling with kids (I was just by myself) so taking that trip via train will definitely work better for you!
@@andriyasredel Ohh yes we'll be dressed appropriately sir! Thanks for the thoughtful response. "daughter year old" I should re-read my own comment before completing. BTW & video suggestion: we recently discovered getting to Wonderland from Toronto via the TTC. If you can go, definitely check out Winterfest. Highly recommended for all ages. Cheers.
@ I was actually just on Wonderland’s website and saw Winter Fest and was contemplating if I should go or not… I think my wife and will give it a try, thank you for your recommendation!
@ hope you and your daughter enjoy Niagara Falls and have an amazing time 🙂
Great video!!
Thank you, really appreciate it!
You used to be able to get a free bus to Casino, not sure if that changed
I remember there was another comment here that mentioned the same thing but I am not sure if that bus operates anymore...
Thank you
@@Nikita-ui1nj 👍🏻
I am really not sure why you booked a different bus ticket when you could have used the same go digital pass to reach Union Station back. Besides to reach Falls from Niagara go station, it is recommended to take Uber (ONLY if the no of people is more than 2), the uber fare will be within $7 which is way cheaper than bus and convenient too.
I could have used the same GO pass to get back indeed!
However, I took that GO bus back a few times and the stop is quiet far from downtown. I just didn't want to walk all that distance.
Also, I wanted to compare a full train ride vs a full bus ride. That GO bus, at least every single time I took it back, goes to Burlington GO and then it switches to GO train.
To your other point, yeah, I could have taken Uber from Niagara's GO station as well but again, that was not the point. The point was to use only public transit without relying on cars.
@@andriyasredel That make sense. Nevertheless, I just enjoy your vides, if possible pls make travel videos on different provinces to such as Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia etc
It means a lot to me when you say that you enjoyed my videos, thank you so much, I really appreciate it and thank you for your support!
Yeah, I am thinking soon I am going to explore going from Ontario to Quebec and back... so stay tuned! :)
Great video!
@@kushblazin8409 thank you!!
Washroom is clean in the GO train. Very good.❤
@@torontomonkeys12 indeed!
The people complaining about the quality of GO Transit clearly didn't grow up in Toronto. It's extremely impressive for North American standards. Some people just like to complain about everything.
For what you pay, I think GO Transit provides a more than satisfactory experience.
10:49 technically that's the tourist area, the train dropped you off downtown NF, which is why it looked like that. Niagara Falls is an absolute dump outside the tourist area.
GO bus is also better. Traffic between Niagara and Burlington usually isnt too bad, then Burlington to TO you take the train.
@@ryanz486 yep, took that option multiple times but honestly love having direct service between TO and NF
NO YOU ARE A DUMP and NOT Welcome here RYANZ
In the train costs you didn't add the cost of the bus in Niagara Falls. And on the train you didn't have a guaranteed empty seat beside you.
@@rball690 yep, good callouts!
I heard the Flix Bus are very comfortable. But is there Any washroom in the bus? BB I am very old. I need to pee sometimes.
@@torontomonkeys12 usually yes, there’s a washroom on board every Flixbus 🙂
What is it like in niagrea falls
@@matteolorenzobunag4314 the Falls are gorgeous, no doubt. Area around is a little underwhelming with mediocre restaurants and hotels
Its great as LONG as YOU ARE NOT here. Clown mass immigrant invaders not welcome in Niagara Region. F off.
Is basically a tourist trap with the beautiful falls as a backdrop. I wouldn't call the food "mediocre"... you just need plan ahead because the good stuff is not in the epicenter of the trap that is Clifton Hill.
There are plenty of things to do, including visiting the falls (walking, boating and journey under the falls.. I recommend all three), then there are the casinos, interactive shows at the old hydro plant, some decent craft beer and a lot if interesting cuisines to try (I recommend a sunset dinning at the Skylon tower and the Brazilian steakhouse). For kids and young adults there are plenty of attractions, including those at Clifton hill (there are plenty of arcades, haunted houses, wax museums with superheroes, Ripley's museum and the go-cart track), Marineland and the Butterfly conservatory.
There are also plenty of seasonal attractions; in summer you have firework shows every day, and in winter they have fairly decent Christmas illuminations.
I personally dislike the touristy vibe of that part of the town, and rather spend my time visiting Niagara-On-The-Lake and the nearby wine tours, but for those you definitively need a car.
We tried this route a few months ago and it was BUSY
Yeah, it is indeed quiet busy, especially during peak summer months!
You are more amazing than Niagara falls! Your spirit captivates me!
@@ramamanibalaji6343 oh, thank you! Appreciate it 🙂
i think the train might be better for me as if i was going to Niagara id probably want to take my bike /e bike with me just for convinces of travel. Then again only ever time iv gone to Niagara is to cross the boarder.
Yeah, that's a fair point, traveling with a bike by train is much more convenient!
+ the $3 bus fare at NF ?
@@ranjitb68 yep, good call!
It's not a difficult walk to the falls from the NF train station. We're old (55-60) and did it in about 45 minutes for free...both ways. Should also mention VIA Rail is an option from Union Station to NF and return.
Indeed, it's not that far! Perhaps next time I'll walk but this time it was a race 😁
Also, good to know about VIA, just not sure about their prices!
Don’t forget to add 20-50 mins of possible delays taking the GO train 😂😂 it’s great to Hamilton but if there’s a freight at the same time you’re screwed
@@jackdough8164 lol 😁
I had used go train more than 4 times to Niagara Falls , but I always disappointed because of phone charger port
@@mirama0115 yeah, I get it 😔
when he said that "there are a couple of mcdonalds nearby" at the concourse. he didn't misspeak. there are literally two mcdonalds a few meters away from each other 💀like why? can we please get some nice local businesses there?
@@VintageKimchi I wish I misspoke… I mean there’s McCafe on the ground floor and McDonald’s underground. They both kind of serve a different purpose but like I agree, it’s way too much…
@VintageKimchi Different customers. Some people don't travel to each side of Union Station, so they don't pass each other.
@@richman1972but they're not on different sides of union station (both in York concourse). It's literally a couple steps and an escalator ride down...
Good job
@@joemath9447 thank you!)
Can I take my bike and if so where is it stored and priced for bikes? Merci
Bikes can be taken on the GO Train. and are free. All cars can hold 2 bikes.
@@MrCyclist yep, there’s just a special car for them which I show in my video 🙂
@@andriyasredel only on The Niagara Falls train on the weekend. Not during the week.
I AM comming in feb 27 to 1 i heard train is only weekends? Is it Just flixbus there Will operate ore what ro due
Yeah, it's just on the weekends but Flixbus is more flexible and you will be able to catch one on weekdays as well!
@andriyasredel There are 3 trains a day 7 days a week, but they have all-day bus service from Burlington, GO, to Niagara Falls.
Taking the go train is so much faster
Imagine if Canada starts to invest into high speed rail. No need to take a plain or worry about traffic across the country. Just hit most of the major cities and you are good to go. People here really need to start pushing for this our country will be more accessible to everyone. Could also make it RIGHT and have level boarding. The GO is nice but no level boarding is really old school. Come on Canada make the country better to all.
Canada can also put more money into dedicated bus lanes so you dont need to worry about traffic as much on a bus going from place to place.
So sad to see our government does not take care of the people.
My wife and I just took a Eurostar from London to Paris and it took us just under 2.5 hours to cover more than 300kms... I made a video about it as well - ruclips.net/video/T8MnKyI-g2I/видео.html
I honestly kept thinking about our train system here in Canada and how it doesn't compare at all to the European one...
The GO Train to Niagara is always packed and takes forever after Hamilton as Metrolinx doesn’t own the track and therefore is rundown. The WEGO buses are expensive for a day pass, and are unreliable. You can get stuck at a farther attraction for up to an hour as buses may short turn due to demand. It’s okay as a solution for tourists as they’ll take almost anything for any amount. Flixbus is great IF traffic is not bad. The QEW can become insanely backed up so regardless of if you choose Flixbus or the GO Bus, I prefer to take the train. The GO Bus makes a couple more stops along the way and depending on the day might have to transfer at another station, so it might be the same or slower than the train. I would like to mention that the comparison of the GO Train seats versus the FlixBus seats to not exactly be fair as they serve a different purpose. GO Transit is very much suburban transit, whereas FlixBus is a coach bus that happens to make a stop at Niagara Falls! Outside of the tourist areas, Niagara Falls is a pretty average, if not rundown Canadian town.
Yep, agreed!
NF badly needs trains going right into the tourist area.
The Falls are walkable from the VIA Rail station.
No tracks to the tourist area. and the GO station is in Downtown Niagara Falls. The Falls are actually the tourist area not Downtown. Try doing the trip during the Weekday. Traffic is a lot crazier. Bus would have taken twice as long.
@@FakeOrphanFMNOT. It is about an hour walk from the train station to Table Rock at the heart of the falls.
@@richman1972 Yup. I've done it several times.
enjoying this, new subs!
@@justmeajah yaaaaay, thank you!
Nice Video! I do think its a bit unfair because of the direction of the train vs. the bus, and also because you compared Flixbus to GO, even though GO has buses to Niagara. Also PLEASE don't use AI Thumbnails I beg you!
@@LetsTalkTransit good feedback, will incorporate it next time! Thank you 🙏🏻
With your $10 day pass, your ticket would have covered your return trip. (Plus any hop-ons and hop-offs in other towns and cities you may have wanted to make along the way in either direction. For $15 you would have had unlimited travel anywhere that GO travels for the entire week-end.
I agree that buses are more comfortable (Go train seat were designed, I think, to be uncomfortable, and boarding points for buses are more convenient, but nothing beats the economy of Go-Transit day and week-end passes for zipping around south-western Ontario. The bus didn't stand a chance.
PLUS (!!!!) you can pay for Go transit with your Presto transit card, which will also work in other cities on the Presto network (I travel to Hamilton regularly and use my Presto card for Toronto Transit, for the train travel between cities, AND for Hamilton Transit). It is a regional convenience that is unrivaled. I don't believe a similar regional transit is available anywhere else in Canada (certainly not in Québec which is (currently) criminally underserved by regional rail service).
Absolutely fair comment! I would say that indeed GO's pricing and network is unbeatable when compared to something like Flixbus, however, in that specific instance of travel between Toronto and Niagara Falls, I just liked the bus a tad better.
But totally agree with your points! :)
jees, i cant believe it takes 3hr 30 with the train and bus.
its honestly annoying and frustrating how the go train has delays and other issues constantly .
Yeah, I was also a little shocked to see how much it actually took me to get there :(
@@andriyasredel Thanks for the video as i was considering doing this.
@@chrisanthony144 of course! Happy that you found it useful 🙂
Cool
@@chillies4156 thank you!!
War of 1812 Yankee vs Brits
@@latexdrc yep yep
Safeway Tours is the best option hands down. $50 round trip (with $40 casino play bonus given which is net cost of $10)
Various pick up locations in the GTA and goes to Fallsview casino directly.
@@jackiechan511 wow, had no idea!!
It’s an hour drive…
It's 127KMs from Union Station to Niagara Falls. Assuming you want to get there in an hour, you have to drive at a constant speed of 125 km/h. I don't think that's realistically possible, especially considering our current traffic conditions.
Pretty sad how it took over 3 hours to travel only 130km. A high speed train could do that in under an hour
IN EUROPE. PLEASE TAKE THE NEXT FLIGHT FROM FMI PEARSON AIRPORT AND LEAVE.
@@dashcan8479 calm down bro. why is it a bad thing to want good transit in canada??
@@arjundureja I know right?
What is the point taking the bus or train to Niagara Falls Ontario when I am better off using my own car as an alternative? Forget the bus and train, stick to your own car as if I do!
Great for you if you have your own car! In my case, I don't have one, so taking public transit is the only option.
@@andriyasredel Unless you get a drivers' license as a suggestion might work this way.
@ not sure what you mean here
on a Car, it only takes 1 hour and 40 minute
@@eknoorsinghM well yeah, but that was not the point of the video
the front of the train in a UofT study occupants of front cars are exposed to diesel fumes
@@grantboucher9342 interesting, had no idea 🤔
That sounds interesting, I take the train occasionally but never thought of that. Can you link the study?
@@grantboucher9342 You mean by the Locomotive which is not alway the front of the train. The Locomotive is always on the East side/North side of the train. That is how they are all set up. There is a cab on the other end of the train that they can control the movement of the train from.
@@rotatorcuffs8140 Just google "go train diesel fumes uoft". Important to note that the study concluded with "evidence is still emerging and not conclusive"
it sounds as if you resent people riding on the train or bus.
@@stephenatkins13 why?
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That AI generated thumbnail is cringe. Using real photos would make the video seem more legitimate. You can easily find creative-commons licensed photos on Wikipedia.
@@OntarioTrafficMan thanks for feedback! Don’t like the thumbnail, don’t click on it 🙂
I just clicked on the video just to take a crap on the AI thumbnail. The fact this guy actually has footage of passing Go Trains and not useing those for thumbnails goes to show how low effort creators really aim for these days!
@@somedudeguytv thank you for your insightful comment! I like how you took 5 mins from your day just to ensure to comment how horrible the thumbnail is. But it worked, you clicked on it, so thanks for the view! By the way, link to your site is 403 Forbidden 👍🏻
Worst FMI immigrant video on the net. You win
@@dashcan8479 thank you for your sophisticated comment!!
Hey, which camera are you using for your blog?
Hey! I'm using DJI Osmo Pocket 3 :)