Train to montreal?

[Travis & Kim 0]

thinking of taking the train instead of driving since I don't know French at all and am afraid of getting confused by street signs lol

has anyone taken the train? does it drop you off far from the consulate?

I will be coming from Toronto

[Flames9_RN 358]

I didn't take the train (flew) but at the train station one can catch a shuttle that will drop you off at many of the downtown hotels!

[JillA 2]

thinking of taking the train instead of driving since I don't know French at all and am afraid of getting confused by street signs lol

has anyone taken the train? does it drop you off far from the consulate?

I will be coming from Toronto

The train is a good choice, it's such a pretty ride. And I love VIA it's just more relaxing and you don't have to worry about security/checking bags etc. It doesn't drop you off really close, I mean I don't think you could walk or anything. But the Concierge in whatever hotel you're staying in will speak English, so you can ask for directions. Most cab drivers and people in that area of Montreal speak English, lots of tourists.

Edited February 27, 2009 by JillA

[Travis & Kim 0]

sweet - i think I will take the train

I am so excited lol

I can't even work today =p

[RYCK 0]

If you goto google maps you will see that the consulate is not far from the via train station .. about a 3 minute drive in a car ... i am taking the train for my intrview and if the weather is good i will just walk it because i've never been to montreal before and thats a good way to see a bit of it ... but yes the train station is close.

in fact i see my intrview is about month ahead of yours if i remember to do so i will come on here and tell you excactly how far it is

Edited February 27, 2009 by RYCK

[SapphireDreams 71]

We are taking the train! It was not that expensive and it will be a nice ride. It's about a 10-15 minute walk to the Consulate.

Just so you know the 5 p.m. train from Montreal to Toronto is an express with NO stops! (Same with Toronto-Montreal, 5 p.m.)

[Travis & Kim 0]

We are taking the train! It was not that expensive and it will be a nice ride. It's about a 10-15 minute walk to the Consulate.

Just so you know the 5 p.m. train from Montreal to Toronto is an express with NO stops! (Same with Toronto-Montreal, 5 p.m.)

sweet! maybe I will take that one!

btw - can you see if you can get your papers the next day? i am going to stay till Sat, so I am going to try to go back on Friday and get my passport if they will let me

If you goto google maps you will see that the consulate is not far from the via train station .. about a 3 minute drive in a car ... i am taking the train for my intrview and if the weather is good i will just walk it because i've never been to montreal before and thats a good way to see a bit of it ... but yes the train station is close.

in fact i see my intrview is about month ahead of yours if i remember to do so i will come on here and tell you excactly how far it is

Thanks!

[SapphireDreams 71]

I've heard that people have received the passport the next day, but I think it varies and you can't really count on it.

I'm in no rush to get my passport, so I'm not going to bother. I'm just going to have them mail it back to me like usual.

[bauser 0]

It only cost $144.90 to book a return trip from Toronto Union Station to Montreal Central Station. It's a reasonable amount and the express train is roughly the same speed as driving (and you just sit back and relax).

I also booked a hotel that is on the same block as the consulate -- Le Square Phillips. http://www.squarephillips.com/montreal-hotel

I've stayed there before and it is really nice. It is a bit pricey at $145 a night but you can walk to the consulate in a minute.

[Travis & Kim 0]

It only cost $144.90 to book a return trip from Toronto Union Station to Montreal Central Station. It's a reasonable amount and the express train is roughly the same speed as driving (and you just sit back and relax).

I also booked a hotel that is on the same block as the consulate -- Le Square Phillips. http://www.squarephillips.com/montreal-hotel

I've stayed there before and it is really nice. It is a bit pricey at $145 a night but you can walk to the consulate in a minute.

Thanks so much for the info

I may shop around for hotels since I am going to be there 3 nights, i think I saw somewhere on this site for one for $75/night

[Reba 2]

There's a hotel directly across the street from the consulate on Rue Rene Levesque, lots of VJers have stayed there when in Montreal for their interviews. Can't for the life of me remember what it's called, but check out the Hotels review thread in this forum, I"m sure you'll find it there.

The train station is a 15 minute walk (tops!) from the consulate, no need for a taxi or shuttle at all. There's a Sheraton Hotel directly across the street from the station, it's quite nice, but also quite pricey. I used to stay there when I would go to Montreal for business, as our office was right there on the same side of the street as the train station.

[Flames9_RN 358]

There's a hotel directly across the street from the consulate on Rue Rene Levesque, lots of VJers have stayed there when in Montreal for their interviews. Can't for the life of me remember what it's called, but check out the Hotels review thread in this forum, I"m sure you'll find it there.

The train station is a 15 minute walk (tops!) from the consulate, no need for a taxi or shuttle at all. There's a Sheraton Hotel directly across the street from the station, it's quite nice, but also quite pricey. I used to stay there when I would go to Montreal for business, as our office was right there on the same side of the street as the train station.

La tour centreville! Reviews of it on the hotel thread

[Travis & Kim 0]

yep, that's where I am pretty sure I will be staying

[Sprailenes 47]

I think Laura took a train when she went as well.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

thinking of taking the train instead of driving since I don't know French at all and am afraid of getting confused by street signs lol

has anyone taken the train? does it drop you off far from the consulate?

I will be coming from Toronto

fwiw i drove in to montreal from the nyc area and had no trouble with the road signs... it's all very intuitive.