There are 6 ways to get from Pontiac to Oshawa by train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain VIA Rail
7h 52m$95–506Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Square One to Centre St. S. @ Athol St. W.bus 56
11h 5m$66–95Drive 433.5 km
- Drive from Pontiac to Oshawacar 433.5 km
4h 34m$87–125Bus to Windsor Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus
- Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YQG - YYZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain
6h 20m$349–1,224Bus via Kitchener
- Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchenerbus
- Take the bus from Kitchener GO Bus to Bramalea GO Busbus 30 / ...
- Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Centre St. S. @ Athol St. W.bus 56
11h 32m$66–97Train to Detroit, fly, train
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DTW - YYZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain
7h 13m$798–2,055
Pontiac to Oshawa by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Oshawa is to bus which costs $65 - $95 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Oshawa is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Oshawa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Centre St. S. @ Athol St. W. via Detroit Bus Station and Square One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac to Oshawa. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Oshawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Pontiac and Oshawa is 456 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Oshawa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Pontiac to Oshawa, including transfers.
Pontiac to Oshawa bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Downtown Pontiac station.
Pontiac to Oshawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Oshawa is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Oshawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Oshawa via Woodward & MLK Boulevard, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Centre St. S. @ Athol St. W. via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, Mississauga, and Square One in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Windsor Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Detroit to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–210
- Business
- $130–280
- Business Plus
- $140–300
- Economy
- $90–220
- Economy Plus
- $100–230
Train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $11–65
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–200
- Economy
- $13–75
- Economy Plus
- $14–85
Train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $11–65
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–200
- Economy
- $13–75
- Economy Plus
- $14–85
Train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $11–65
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–200
- Economy
- $13–75
- Economy Plus
- $14–85
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $3
Bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $3
Bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississauga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Square One to Centre St. S. @ Athol St. W.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Kitchener GO Bus to Bramalea GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Centre St. S. @ Athol St. W.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- GO Transit
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Pontiac to Oshawa bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Larned & Griswold station.
Pontiac to Oshawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Oshawa is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Pontiac to Oshawa.
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