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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lake Ontarioby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake Ontario by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Watertown International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane plane PHL - ART
    2h 54m
    $114–806

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Torontobus bus Adt N816-D / ...
    13h 15m
    $115–464

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    14h 55m
    $231–1,306

  4. Drive  710 km

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Toronto Union Stationcar car 710 km
    8h 51m
    $129–185

  5. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane PHL - YYZ
    4h 38m
    $123–769

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PHL - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagarashuttle bus
    5h 42m
    $191–1,217

  7. Bus via Scranton (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0340s
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Torontobus bus Greyhound US0215
    17h 25m
    $139–209

Philadelphia to Lake Ontario by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, 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 bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Newark, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 13h 15m.

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