Originally Posted by
centuk
Tried searching but could not find an answer. Am traveling to USA via Toronto. Have a 2 hour transit on way into the USA (from U.K.) which I think is probably just about OK to do all the pre-clearance stuff in Toronto.
On on way back, I have a 5.5 hour stop in Toronto. Was wondering if its possible for me to leave the airport in Toronto - have dinner somewhere close by (but not inside the airport)? Is that possible with all the pre-clearance stuff that goes on?
Its pretty clear how stuff works when you are going to the US - seems streamlined. But little info on how the return journey works.
Any insights?
When you say "transit", are you referring to "public transit?" If so, your options for a 5.5 hour stop are very limited.
We have the Union Express train that takes you downtown. It runs every 15 minutes and takes 25 minutes to get downtown from Pearson International. Factor in your dinner time, and you're jeopardizing everything.
It would be much cheaper for you to stay at the airport and select one of the restaurants there.
This is my opinion of course, and others may disagree, but I'd rather enjoy a nice meal stress-free, then worry about a missed connection.