There are 6 ways to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane YTZ - LGA
2h 14m$686–1,374Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2768a / ...
11h 30m$82–132Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
13h 58m$142–332Drive 457.2 mi
- Drive from Toronto Union Station to Manhattancar 457.2 mi
8h 58m$94–136Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane YTZ - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 10m$178–482Bus via Commissioners St at Cherry St West Side (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215
12h 50m$97–152
Lake Ontario to Manhattan by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan is to fly and train which takes 2h 10m and costs $170 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Ontario to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Bay St at Queens Quay West North Side - Ferry Docks Terminal and arriving at New York Midtown via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Ontario station to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station and arriving at New York Penn Station via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Lake Ontario and Manhattan is 355 miles. The road distance is 459.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan, including transfers.
Lake Ontario to Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Lake Ontario to Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $650 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 30m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Lake Ontario, ON, Canada and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Air Canada flies from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Toronto to New York Midtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Laguardia Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–460
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Ontario to Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Lake Ontario to Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Ontario to Manhattan is 460 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Lake Ontario to Manhattan.
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