There are 10 ways to get from Canada to Washington DC by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YYZ - DCA
4h 36m$566–1,599Drive 446.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Toronto to Washington DCcar 446.2 mi
9h 52m$103–148Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Toronto to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
16h 33m$136–456Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
16h 35m$204–470Fly Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YTZ - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 32m$132–553Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YOW - DCA
4h 55m$556–1,007Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YYZ - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 3m$582–1,047Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YUL - DCA
5h 15m$506–1,507Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YOW - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 35m$335–706Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
18h 51m$109–183
Canada to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canada to Washington DC is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Canada to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 4h 32m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Canada to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Canada station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Canada and Washington DC is 384 miles. The road distance is 448.8 miles.
The best way to get from Canada to Washington DC without a car is to bus via New York which takes 16h 33m and costs $130 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Canada to Washington DC, including transfers.
Canada to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Toronto station.
Canada to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Canada to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $550 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $130 - $460 and takes 16h 33m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 16h 35m.
What companies run services between Canada and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines and Air Canada fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Washington DC via New York, Washington, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 16h 33m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $140–320
- Business
- $180–310
- Business Plus
- $190–320
- Economy
- $160–320
- Economy Plus
- $180–330
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $70–320
- Flexible
- $120–340
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More Questions & Answers
Canada to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Canada to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canada to Washington DC is 449 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Canada to Washington DC.
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