There are 5 ways to get from Markham to Bala by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Mactierbus Ontc
3h 57m$67–113Drive 164.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Markham to Balacar 164.4 km
2h 25m$34–48Train, taxi
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Washagotrain VIA Rail
- Take the taxi from Washago to Balataxi
4h 58m$149–371Bus via Richmond Hill Centre
- Take the bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Mactierbus Ontc
4h 23m$69–115Bus via Gravenhurst (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Gravenhurstbus FlixBus 2707
4h 48m$97–129
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Markham to Bala is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Markham to Bala is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Markham to Bala. However, there are services departing from Unionville GO Bus and arriving at Mactier via Vaughan - Hwy 407. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Markham and Bala is 215 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Markham to Bala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Markham to Bala, including transfers.
Markham to Bala bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Vaughan - Hwy 407 station.
Markham to Bala bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Mactier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markham to Bala is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Markham to Bala.
There are 81+ hotels available in Bala.
What companies run services between Markham, ON, Canada and Bala, ON, Canada?
Ontario Northland operates a bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Mactier twice daily. Tickets cost $15–45 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Washago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Mactier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $15–22
- Senior
- $25–40
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Mactier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $15–22
- Senior
- $25–40
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Abby taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 259 9566
- Website
- abbytaxi.ca
Going with Gibb
- Phone
- +1 705 345 2239
- Website
- goingwithgibb.com
Orillia Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 705 325 8888
- Website
- orilliataxi.com
Gravenhurst Taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 687 2246
Muskoka Taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 687 2111
- Website
- muskokataxis.com
Coldwater Taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 686 3444
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