There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, 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 Watertown International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane PHL - ART
1h 30m$85–600Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington
- Take the bus from Newark to Torontobus Adt N816
14h 23m$120–488Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
15h 31m$235–1,318Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Toronto-Union-Station722 km
9h 2mDrive 722 km
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Toronto Union Stationcar 722 km
9h 2m$143–206Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane PHL - YYZ
2h 3m$790–2,734Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, shuttle
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagara
4h 21m$137–866Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
16h 3m$161–278
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Newark and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Toronto Union Station via 30th Street Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lake Ontario is 462 km. The road distance is 722 km.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 14h 23m and costs $120 - $490.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART), including transfers and time at the airport.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $490 and takes 14h 23m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $1,400 and takes 15h 31m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia, Newark, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Watertown International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–850
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $29–650
- First Class
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $200–440
- Business
- $260–430
- Business Plus
- $270–450
- Economy
- $230–450
- Economy Plus
- $250–460
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USA
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 716-222-0729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Discover Niagra Shuttle
Shuttle from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagara
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Discover Niagra Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Discover Niagra Suttle Schedule and Route
- Passenger
- $0
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Martz Bus
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Toronto-Union-Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Watertown International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario is 722 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ontario.
American Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Watertown International Airport Airport.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lake Ontario. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















