How to Book Train Travel From Saskatoon to Vancouver

The city known as 'The City of Bridges' and the 'Hub City' has one main railway to choose from. While you are seeking to book train travel from Saskatoon to Vancouver, you can visit the Saskatchewan Railway Museum just outside the city.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A computer with Internet connection for booking tickets.

Choose a Railway Line

1. Know that the only railway line from Saskatoon to Vancouver is the VIA Rail Canada. The train station where you can book your ticket is located on Chappell Drive, south of 11th street and about 5 miles from downtown.
2. Obtain a train schedule online or by calling the Saskatoon station.
3. Anticipate a rather long train ride of approximately one day and seven hours, and be sure and bring plenty of materials to keep yourself busy.
4. Book your train travel between Saskatoon and Vancouver ahead of time, as trains making that run are only available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Select Your Traveling Class

5. Decide which class you want to travel in by choosing between the economical yet comfortable Comfort class, the elegant Sleeper or Silver & Blue Class and the Romance by Rail option.
6. Choose Comfort class and relax in a coach car with footrest, headrest and plenty of room to sleep through the night. Part of this ticket gives access to the Skyline car that has an incredible view of the passing scenery and a coffee shop.
7. Purchase a ticket in the Silver and Blue class and travel in luxury with a spacious sleeping car and meals served in the dining car. Take advantage of the Skyline car, which features 360-degree views, destination videos, books and beverages.
8. Check up to six bags, the first three free of charge, and carry on one to two items.

Purchase Train Tickets

9. Book your train ticket from Saskatoon to Vancouver by picking between the regular fare that offers the most flexibility, the discounted fare with less flexibility or the supersaver with the least flexibility.
10. Take advantage of 10 percent senior discounts or the significant 35 percent savings with a student discount. Depending on the season, both discounts could be less than the discounted or supersaver ticket options.
11. Confirm that you have not misplaced or lost your tickets before going to the train station. VIA Rail's refund process can take several months and there is no guarantee of a partial or full refund.

Tips & Warnings

• To book train travel from Saskatoon to Vancouver, call VIA Rail at 1-888-VIA-RAIL or visit the link below.