Hamilton to Akron by train
Akron lies 278 km (173 mi) south-west of Hamilton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 339 km (210 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hamilton | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 569,353 | 197,542 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Hamilton GO Centre, Grand Trunk Station (Hamilton), Dundas station | Akron, Akron Northside station, Akron Union Station |
What changes when you arrive in Akron
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Hamilton to Akron
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Staying in Akron
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Common questions
How far is Akron from Hamilton?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamilton; by road roughly 339 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Akron by train?
About 3 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Akron?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Akron?
The Dollar (USD).
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.