Atlanta to Toronto by train
Toronto lies 1,188 km (738 mi) north of Atlanta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,450 km (901 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Atlanta | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 510,823 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Peachtree Station, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station |
| Postal codes | 30301–39901 | M5A |
What changes when you arrive in Toronto
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Atlanta to Toronto
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Staying in Toronto
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 727 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (303), and 24 are five-star. Across 296 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 251,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Toronto from Atlanta?
1,188 km (738 mi) in a straight line, north of Atlanta; by road roughly 1,450 km (901 mi).
How long does it take to get from Atlanta to Toronto by train?
About 16 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Atlanta and Toronto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Toronto?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Toronto?
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.