There are 6 ways to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan by plane, bus, 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 15m$689–1,248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to New Yorkbus Adt N813-D / ...
12h 10m$72–342Train
- 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
9h 1m$105–152Fly 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 15m$178–475Bus via Queens Quay West at Bathurst St East Side Billy Bishop Airpo (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215
12h 50m$87–142
Lake Ontario to Manhattan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan is to bus via Queens Quay West at Bathurst St East Side Billy Bishop Airpo which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $650 - $1,300.
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 via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Ontario station to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at New York Penn Station via . 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 12h 10m and costs $70 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Lake Ontario to Manhattan, including transfers.
Lake Ontario to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, 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 15m and costs $650 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $350 and takes 12h 10m, 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, Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to New York 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–340 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–450
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–450
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Laguardia Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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
- $140–310
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $70–320
- Flexible
- $120–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Ontario to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York 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 9h 1m to drive from Lake Ontario to Manhattan.
There are 3795+ hotels available in Manhattan.