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How to get fromWashington DC to Canadaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Canada by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane DCA - YYZ
    4h 35m
    $813–3,818

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Torontobus bus Adt N816-D / ...
    17h 3m
    $143–513

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    17h 3m
    $278–653

  4. Drive  719.8 km

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Torontocar car 719.8 km
    9h 46m
    $146–211

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane IAD - YYZ
    4h 53m
    $812–1,517

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane DCA - YUL
    4h 42m
    $635–2,249

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane IAD - YTZ
    4h 43m
    $183–754

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane DCA - YOW
    2. Take the bus from Bank / Johnston to Bank / Gladstonebus bus
    4h 47m

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane IAD - YOW
    5h 29m
    $607–858

  10. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    20h 17m
    $148–293

Washington DC to Canada by foot, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Canada?

American Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Toronto Union Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 17h 3m.

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