There are 9 ways to get from Montreal to Washington by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YUL - DCA
4h 16m$503–1,503Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
13h 24m$90–152Bus
- Take the bus from Montreal to New Yorkbus Adt A297 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
13h 18m$115–353Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
14h 23m$162–364Drive 578.6 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Washingtoncar 578.6 mi
10h 48m$133–192Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YUL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 14m$175–656Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BTV - DCA
6h 26m$134–776Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BTV - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 8m$96–529Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YOW - DCA
6h 17m$584–1,174
Montreal to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Washington is to bus via New York which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $500 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Washington. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Montreal and Washington is 500 miles. The road distance is 582 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs $110 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Montreal to Washington, including transfers.
Montreal to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $360 and takes 13h 18m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Washington, DC, USA?
Air Canada, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal to Washington via New York in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
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 Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Montreal to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–240
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–230
- Flexible
- $95–240
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Montreal to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Washington is 582 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Montreal to Washington.
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