There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Montreal by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DCA - YUL
4h 35m$708–2,109Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
15h 5m$126–235Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus Adt A508 / ...
14h 43m$163–503Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
16h 37m$223–513Drive 929.6 km
- Drive from Washington DC to Montrealcar 929.6 km
10h 44m$185–268Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane IAD - YUL
4h 57m$247–858
Washington DC to Montreal by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Montreal is to bus via New York which costs $120 - $240 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $700 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Montreal. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Montreal via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Montreal station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Montreal Central Station via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
The distance between Washington DC and Montreal is 811 km. The road distance is 929.6 km.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $160 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Washington DC to Montreal, including transfers.
Washington DC to Montreal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $700 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $550 and takes 14h 43m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 16h 37m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Canada and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Montreal via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington, and New York in around 14h 43m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–1,000
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–700
- First Class
- $280–1,000
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Montreal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Montreal is 930 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Washington DC to Montreal.
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