{"id":332288,"date":"2023-12-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=332288"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"how-to-use-points-via-preference-train-ticket-via-rail-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-via-preference-train-ticket-via-rail-free\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-via-preference-program-and-points-work\">How the VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program and points work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/via-preference\/\">VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program<\/a> has changed since November 18, 2023, and it&#8217;s important to point out some important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-redeem-via-preference-points\">Redeem VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, points were exchanged according to a fixed grid. Now it&#8217;s based on a <strong>dynamic rate<\/strong>, which varies according to the city of departure and arrival, the day of the week, the rate chosen, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if the cost of a VIA Rail ticket is high, the demand for points will be higher. If the cost is low, the number of points required will also be low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/via-preference\/#comment-utiliser-des-points-via-preference-de-via-rail-\">VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points<\/a>, you can pay&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A VIA Rail ticket, purchased directly from VIA Rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cost of travelling with a pet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees for unaccompanied minors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All eligible baggage for which fees apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cost of reserving two adjacent seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticket for the Qu\u00e9bec-Ste-Foy shuttle (purchased directly from VIA Rail)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ViaRail-Shot16-3716-V02-872x465-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - ViaRail-Shot16-3716-V02-872x465\" class=\"wp-image-332252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ViaRail-Shot16-3716-V02-872x465-1.jpg 872w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ViaRail-Shot16-3716-V02-872x465-1-450x240.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ViaRail-Shot16-3716-V02-872x465-1-200x107.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ViaRail-Shot16-3716-V02-872x465-1-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program allows you to use VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points to pay for baggage fees and seat selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there&#8217;s another way to get free luggage and seats! The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/nbc-annual-travel-credit\/\">$150 annual travel credit<\/a> on The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/nbc-world-elite-mastercard\/\">National Bank&#8217;s World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> helps reimburse these expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"170863\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>If hassle-free travel insurance is your preference, the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/bmo-ascend-world-elite-mastercard\/\">BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/a> is just perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you only pay the small portion of taxes on your VIA Rail ticket, your trip is insured in the event of<strong>cancellation or interruption<\/strong>. Plus, she earns <strong>5X the points<\/strong> for every dollar spent on travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22672,401432\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-book-a-via-rail-ticket-with-via-preference-points\">How to book a VIA Rail ticket with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, there are a few important things to know before booking with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please note that during this transition to the new booking system, <strong>only the cost of the train ticket<\/strong> can be paid by points until July 3, 2024. Until then, taxes must be paid by an alternative method. In the meantime, VIA Rail is reducing the number of points available for redemption by 30%. From July 4, 2024, taxes can be paid using points, but this temporary 30% reduction will disappear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have enough VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points to book the ticket for the entire trip or for all passengers, you must book the ticket with points and the rest of the trip <strong>separately<\/strong> .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A train ticket cannot be partially paid for with points. So you need to have enough points to cover the <strong>entire ticket<\/strong>, otherwise the exchange cannot take place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the train fare is exchangeable or refundable, points will be credited to the account, less any applicable exchange or refund fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reserve Prestige Class with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points, call VIA Rail Customer Service at 1&nbsp;888 842-7733.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viarail.ca\/fr\">VIA Rail Canada<\/a> page and log in to your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/reservia.viarail.ca\/fr\/booking\/profile\/log-in\">VIA Rail profile<\/a>. Please note that with the new reservation system, any password created before November 18, 2023 must be reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you&#8217;ll find yourself on the <strong>Book a trip<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1119\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Book-a-Trip-Reserver-un-voyage-Via-Rail.png\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - Reserver un voyage via rail\" class=\"wp-image-332239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Book-a-Trip-Reserver-un-voyage-Via-Rail.png 1119w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Book-a-Trip-Reserver-un-voyage-Via-Rail-450x268.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Book-a-Trip-Reserver-un-voyage-Via-Rail-1024x609.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Book-a-Trip-Reserver-un-voyage-Via-Rail-200x119.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Book-a-Trip-Reserver-un-voyage-Via-Rail-768x457.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>City of departure and arrival&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desired travel dates&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of passengers by age&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the reservation includes a pet on board&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And if applicable, enter a discount code, company code or travel card code.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click on <strong>Search<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/reservation-ENG-mtl-qc-via-rail-1.png\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - reservation mtl qc via rail\" class=\"wp-image-332241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/reservation-ENG-mtl-qc-via-rail-1.png 873w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/reservation-ENG-mtl-qc-via-rail-1-450x291.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/reservation-ENG-mtl-qc-via-rail-1-200x129.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/reservation-ENG-mtl-qc-via-rail-1-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the search results, choose the desired class and time, then click on <strong>Select<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1147\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Select-departure-selectionnez-depart-Via-Rail.png\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - Selectionner depart via rail\" class=\"wp-image-332243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Select-departure-selectionnez-depart-Via-Rail.png 1147w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Select-departure-selectionnez-depart-Via-Rail-450x319.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Select-departure-selectionnez-depart-Via-Rail-1024x725.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Select-departure-selectionnez-depart-Via-Rail-200x142.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Select-departure-selectionnez-depart-Via-Rail-768x544.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1147px) 100vw, 1147px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then have to choose or enter several details to reserve the ticket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passenger names and main contact name;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise the baggage allowance according to the class and fare selected in advance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add an additional piece of luggage(<strong>free for a limited time<\/strong>, while you transition to the new reservation system);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See seat availability for the whole train and choose your seat.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll come to the <strong>Review &amp; Pay<\/strong> tab, where you can review your trip and pay for your ticket using your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Payment Options<\/strong>, you can use 2 methods of payment to pay for the train ticket and other charges, if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can pay a combination of&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points and a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viarail.ca\/fr\/offres\/cartes-cadeaux\">virtual gift card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points and a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-card-travel-purchase\/\">credit card<\/a> (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the top section, click on the arrow to the right of the <strong>VIA Preference points<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Option-paiement-payment-options-via-rail.png\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - Option paiement via rail\" class=\"wp-image-332245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Option-paiement-payment-options-via-rail.png 780w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Option-paiement-payment-options-via-rail-450x196.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Option-paiement-payment-options-via-rail-200x87.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Option-paiement-payment-options-via-rail-768x334.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will show you the number of points required to purchase the train ticket, compared with the current balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on <strong>Confirm<\/strong> to validate the points redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, the cost of the train ticket is $64 and 345 points are required to obtain it for free. Total taxes(<strong>$9.58<\/strong>) must be paid separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 4, 2024, taxes can be paid using VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points. However, the temporary reduction of 30% fewer points will disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/paiement-taxes-review-taxes.png\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - paiement taxes et billet\" class=\"wp-image-332247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/paiement-taxes-review-taxes.png 748w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/paiement-taxes-review-taxes-450x316.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/paiement-taxes-review-taxes-200x140.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your credit card or virtual gift card information for tax payment and, at the very bottom of the page, click on <strong>Pay Now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payer-maintenant-pay-nom-via-rail.png\" alt=\"How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket - Payer maintenant via rail\" class=\"wp-image-332249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payer-maintenant-pay-nom-via-rail.png 769w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payer-maintenant-pay-nom-via-rail-450x209.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payer-maintenant-pay-nom-via-rail-200x93.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points will be deducted from your account and the ticket will be sent to your e-mail address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even save the ticket on your cell phone&#8217;s Wallet application (Apple Wallet and Google Wallet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-examples-of-redemptions-using-via-preference-points\">Other examples of redemptions using VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, <strong>1 VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence point has a value of 18.5 cents<\/strong> for this Montreal-Quebec City trip in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, in Economy Plus class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-via-preference-points-do-i-need-for-a-free-train-ticket\">How many VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points do I need for a free train ticket?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have made several simulations of trips at different fares and classes. Of course, these figures may vary depending on the dynamic fare, but it&#8217;s best to book in advance to get the best price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the values of a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/via-preference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence<\/a> point for&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr style=\"height: 48px;\"><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>VIA Rail ticket cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Fare<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Value of 1 VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence point <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Montreal-Ottawa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">658 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$94<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Affaires Plus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.2 cents<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Montr\u00e9al-Qu\u00e9bec<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">812 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$116<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Affaires Plus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.2 cents<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Toronto-Qu\u00e9bec<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,652 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$236<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.2 cents<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 24px;\"><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ottawa-Toronto<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">291 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$54<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Escape<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18.5 cents<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height: 48px;\"><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Halifax-Toronto<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3,539 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$674<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" 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component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan I transfer VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points from VIA RAIL to someone else, such as a spouse or family member?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes! A VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence member can transfer points <strong>free of charge<\/strong> up to 5 times a year. The reverse is also true: a VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence member can receive points from another person up to 5 times per calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer points to someone else, go to your VIA Rail profile and click on Transfer points. Enter the name and number of the VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence member to whom the points will be awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum number of points to be transferred is 100, up to a maximum of 5,000.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_i_use_via_pr_f_rence_points_to_make_a_redemption_for_travel_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do I use VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points to make a redemption for travel&nbsp;?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The number of VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points required to obtain a free train ticket varies depending on the departure and arrival points, the day of the week, the fare chosen, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You can see above how to book a VIA Rail ticket with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"do_via_pr_f_rence_points_expire_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDo VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points expire?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points have no expiry date. However, VIA Rail reserves the right to cancel a VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence account if the account has been inactive for three consecutive years. If applicable, the member will be notified 30 to 60 days prior to account closure.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_is_the_value_of_a_via_pr_f_rence_point_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat is the value of a VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence point?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>According to our calculations, the value of a VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence point ranges from 14 cents to 31 cents. 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