Do you need a passport to take a train into canada?

Question

well me and a couple frieds would liek to go to canada for a few days and we would meet eachother there but i know you need a passport to fly into canada and a birthcertificate and id to drive into canada what about a train?

thank youso much in advance

Answer 1

THOSE answerers really don't know what's required...and don't travel much.  You need a Passport (not just a BC) to go across the border---UNLESS you are registered for NEXUS.  (Do they even know what that is?)  It doesn't matter if its a train, abus, an airplane (commercial or private)---row boat, walking,,, whatever....YES...to all---and to any I've forgotten about!  If they think I'm wrong, try to cross Customs without a passport and see how far you get!

Answer 2

Passports are only needed for air travel.  ID plus birth certificate is for land travel.  Trains travel on land.

Add:  Sorry, but I have to correct the incorrect answers below from Dark Eyes and Sue.  Might you trust the State Department as a good resource?  Because it states that you do NOT need a passport to cross the Canadian border by land, EITHER direction.

Read it here:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbp...

Answer 3

No passport needed from U.S. into Canada.

Answer 4

not true. you can't get across the border in a car with just a birth cert and id.  you need a passport to cross the border in a car, too.  I believe the rule is:  you need a passport to exit the country, because you need a passport to re enter the country.  Period.  End of Statement.  

Check with the State Department, but I'm pretty sure that's it.

Answer 5

You do not need a passport currently to Drive to Canada, Flying Will require one. Anything that is Land or Sea does not require a passport Now, But in June 1, 2009 it Will be Required.  It's beautiful train trip, have a wonderful time!! :)