There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Washington DC by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YTZ - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 22m$130–510Bus via Newark
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
16h 15m$100–366Train
- 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
16h 34m$215–482Drive 446.2 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Washington DCcar 446.2 mi
9h 52m$103–148Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
18h 50m$117–197
Toronto to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 2h 22m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Newark Penn Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Toronto and Washington DC is 368 miles. The road distance is 448.8 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Washington DC without a car is to bus via Newark which takes 16h 15m and costs $95 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Toronto to Washington DC, including transfers.
Toronto to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to bus via Newark which takes 16h 15m and costs $95 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $490 and takes 16h 34m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Toronto to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Washington DC via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
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
- +1 888 842-7245
- 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
- $190–310
- Business Plus
- $200–330
- Economy
- $160–330
- 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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–300
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $65–290
- Flexible
- $110–300
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
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.
Toronto to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Washington DC is 449 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Toronto to Washington DC.
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