There are 10 ways to get from Canada to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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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$580–2,678Drive 446.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Toronto to Washington DCcar 446.2 mi
9h 52m$103–148Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2768a / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
16h 11m$119–181Train
- 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$196–453Fly 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$122–503Fly 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 48m$556–957Fly 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
4h 58m$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
4h 59m$426–1,507Fly 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 27m$425–606Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Toronto to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
17h 26m$103–199
Canada to Washington DC by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Canada to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via New York Midtown and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
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 which takes 16h 11m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Canada to Washington DC, including transfers.
Canada to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 - $2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 16h 11m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 16h 35m.
What companies run services between Canada and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Washington DC via New York Midtown, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 16h 11m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
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
- $50–350
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
- $95–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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
- $60–390
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
- $70–420
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
- $70–420
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
- $70–420
- 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
- $140–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $140–310
- Business
- $180–310
- Business Plus
- $190–320
- Economy
- $160–320
- Economy Plus
- $170–320
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Canada to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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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