cruisersmom Posted August 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Looking for the fastest way to get from HAL’s Veendam to VIARail station in Montreal on Saturday, Sept. 8th! Our train reservations are at 11 am! Thanks for any suggestions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted August 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I wouldn't worry about it - you don't have to check in 2 hours early for a train. Even if you have a leisurely morning and a late disembarkation, you could walk to the station in plenty of time (it's less than a mile from T1 where the Veendam is docking)... so a cab, Uber etc. will get you and your bags there in less than 10 minutes. NB: I assume it is the Gare Centrale station you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted August 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2018 A cab will be quick, and I agree, no rush. Without knowing exactly where you'll be docked, but having seen cruise ships in Old Montreal in the past, it's no biggy. I agree you could walk although with luggage would not be fun. We'll be doing this at the end of next month, and we too are taking the 11 a.m. train and don't anticipate any big problems since most cruise ships want you off by 9 a.m. We won't be walking, lol, and no doubt will take a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted August 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2018 While I would just catch a short taxi ride, I would also try to get off the ship as early as possible, as the taxi line in Montreal can be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisersmom Posted August 15, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Thanks, DaveOKC, Wendy the Wanderer and martincath! I’m sure we will take a cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted August 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2018 If you're taking the train to NYC, try to get seats on the left side of the train for the best views (until you hit the Hudson River section). Paying a redcap (or whatever they're called in Canada) to take your luggage will get you on the train early and get you the best seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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