There are 7 ways to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YYZ - DCA
2h 11m$588–4,476Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YYZ - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 35m$57–352Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2687
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
17h 16m$109–175Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
18h 3m$268–532Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC441.4 mi
9h 50mDrive 441.4 mi
- Drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DCcar 441.4 mi
9h 50m$101–146Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Toronto to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
18h 44m$117–227
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $550 - $4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto Pearson Airport and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Newark Penn Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from UP Express Pearson Airport and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Toronto Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
The distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Washington DC is 369 miles. The road distance is 444 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 17h 16m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC, including transfers.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto Pearson Airport station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $550 - $4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 16m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 18h 3m.
What companies run services between Toronto Airport (YYZ), Canada and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 17h 16m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $140–320
- Business
- $180–310
- Business Plus
- $190–320
- Economy
- $160–320
- Economy Plus
- $180–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC is 444 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Washington DC.
There are 1606+ hotels available in Washington DC.
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