No car? No problem! Making amazing new memories together in Niagara doesn’t require a vehicle. It’s never been easier to get to and around Niagara with GO Transit. Today, GO Transit trains and buses run between Toronto and Niagara seven days a week, with direct routes taking as little as two hours and 16 minutes!
In addition to allowing travellers to sit back, relax and enjoy rolling wine country and Lake Ontario views, GO Transit has some other great perks, like spending less time fighting traffic and less money on gas and parking. If you’ve been putting off taking your maiden GO Train voyage, follow these tips and tricks for a carefree trip down the tracks to Niagara!
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To make it even easier to explore Niagara when you arrive, consider purchasing a GO/WEGO Combo Ticket. Niagara’s WEGO bus system runs year-round and has been specially designed for tourists, allowing riders to hop on and hop off at Niagara Falls’ most popular attractions and hotels, including Clifton Hill, Zipline to the Falls, Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Parks Power Station, Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, OLG Stage, and Fallsview Casino.
When your train arrives at the GO Station in Niagara Falls, simply hop aboard the Green WEGO line to Table Rock Centre, where both the WEGO Green and Blue lines connect.
To do some exploring in Niagara-on-the-Lake, take advantage of the Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle that connects to the WEGO bus service between April and the end of October. Round-trip shuttle tickets to Niagara-on-the-Lake can be purchased at the Floral Clock in Queenston.
Getting to Niagara using GO Transit doesn’t get more affordable for children, as kids under 12 ride for free. Should you wish to purchase a WEGO bus pass for them when you arrive in Niagara, it is just $9 for a 24-hour pass or $13 for a 48-hour pass. Children aged two and under two can ride WEGO buses at no charge.
GO’s seasonal bike coaches make it easy to bring bikes for the trip to do some two-wheeled touring once you arrive in Niagara. On weekends, each bike coach can fit up to 22 bikes. The bike coaches are located throughout the train, so simply make your way down the platform to find a bike coach before you board. Bikes are easily accessible from the aisles, making removing your bike when you arrive in Niagara easy. On weekday trips, Niagara-bound GO Trains can accommodate two bikes on each coach. Bikes and e-bikes are not allowed onboard weekday trains arriving at Union Station between 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and departing Union Station between 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Niagara Falls WEGO buses can accommodate two bikes on front-mounted racks.
If you’d rather rent a bike once you arrive in Niagara, that’s also a great option. Snap E Bike Rental has a central Niagara Falls location that is easily accessible for GO Transit passengers.
If you’d like to visit some Niagara-on-the-Lake or Niagara Benchlands wineries once you arrive in Niagara, the region’s many wine touring companies make it a breeze. Companies like Crush on Niagara Wine Tours, Winery Guys Tours, and Cellar Door Wine Experience will pick you up and whisk you away from the GO Station for a few hours of tasting and touring.
Bundling travel and attractions can create some serious savings for your next trip to Niagara Falls. Purchase the two-day Travel & Wonder Pass Package, and for one low price, you’ll enjoy round-trip GO Train travel between Toronto and Niagara, 48 hours of unlimited WEGO travel, 48 hours of unlimited use of the Falls Incline Railway, as well as admission to Journey Behind The Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station and The Tunnel, Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, and the Floral Showhouse.
Visitors arriving by GO Train looking to score designer deals at Niagara’s two outlet malls can find their way to their destination with ease. Both Canada One Outlets on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls and Outlet Collection at Niagara-on-the-Lake are easily accessible using Niagara Regional Transit. Canada One Outlets can be reached by taking Niagara Regional Transit’s Route 116 bus on weekdays and Route 216 bus on evenings and weekends. Outlet Collection at Niagara is accessible on Niagara Regional Transit’s Route 40 and 45 buses. All Niagara Region Transit buses operate year-round, Monday to Saturday.
If you’d like to do some off-the-beaten-path exploring once you arrive in Niagara, consider car-sharing marketplace Turo your official touring partner! When you book a vehicle through Turo, you can request to have it delivered to the GO station of your choice, including Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Grimsby. Having a vehicle once you arrive will allow you to explore some new-to-you corners of Niagara, like the region’s beautiful South Coast, Niagara Benchlands, or Port Dalhousie.
For folks interested in extending their visit with an overnight stay in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake, taking advantage of the two-day GO and WEGO options is an excellent idea. The 2 Day Travel package includes round-trip tickets for the direct to Niagara Falls GO Train as well as 48 hours of unlimited Niagara Falls WEGO and Falls Incline Railway rides. The 2 Day Travel + Niagara-on-the-Lake Shuttle package includes all the perks of the 2 Day Travel package, plus shuttle rides between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Both of these pass options are available on weekdays and weekends.
Are you ready to start planning your GO Train trip to Niagara? Use our Experiences and Explore pages and @visit_niagara on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to plan out what you’d like to do once you arrive and learn about fun events to time your trip around. Then, browse through accommodations and dining options to discover places that will perfectly round out your trip!
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