Can I buy a VIA Rail bike box without travelling by VIA Rail?
I'm travelling with my bicycle but not by train. I need a bike box. Most bike boxes available from bike shops are too small for my bicycle, but I'm told VIA Rail boxes are very large (large enough for my bicycle). Can I buy a VIA Rail box without travelling on a VIA Rail train?
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Via Rail baggage policy lists "Bicycle box (for non-travellers)" for $20 "available in certain stations only".
Also, https://greyhound.ca/en/ticketsandtravel/baggageinformation.aspx
Bicycle boxes are available from Greyhound Courier Express at selected terminals for $10 each (plus GST).
Perhaps the Greyhound box is large enough too.
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Can I bring my bike on VIA Rail?
VIA Rail accepts 1 bike per passenger. The vast majority of our baggage cars have a bicycle rack that can accommodate up to 12 bicycles. It is possible to check bikes for some intermediate stations where there is a checked baggage service.How strict is VIA Rail with luggage?
The standard checked baggage limit is 23 Kg, so you should be fine. If you're over that (but still under 32 Kg), you can pay an overweight fee. The 18 Kg limit applies to carry-on baggage, with a $20 overweight charge for carry-on cases between 18 Kg and 23 Kg.Can you bring a backpack on VIA Rail?
A carry-on bag is an article that you can bring on board that must be stored under the seat in front of you or above your seat in a bin or on a luggage rack. Please note that purses are not considered as baggage, nor are baby strollers measuring no more than 25.5 cm (10 in.)How much can you bring on VIA Rail?
Maximum weight per item: 23 kg (50 lb.) Maximum linear dimensions per item: 158 cm (62 in.)Why Passenger Trains Suck in Canada - VIA Rail
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Answer 2
I just phoned VIA rail and apparently any manned station has boxes or will provide a bag for your bike if they are out of boxes.
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