There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Downtown Toronto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DCA - YYZ
2h 10m$826–6,257Drive 719.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Downtown Torontocar 719.8 km
9h 38m$129–186Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Torontobus FlixBus N2768a / ...
14h 55m$149–263Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
16h 27m$372–724Bus via Sandy
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Dubois, Pabus 731
- Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
17h 45m$134–423
Washington to Downtown Toronto by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Downtown Toronto is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Downtown Toronto is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $800 - $6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Downtown Toronto. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Downtown Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Washington and Downtown Toronto is 603 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Downtown Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Washington to Downtown Toronto, including transfers.
Washington to Downtown Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Downtown Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Downtown Toronto is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $800 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Toronto via Newark Penn Station in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $200–440
- Business
- $260–430
- Business Plus
- $270–450
- Economy
- $230–450
- Economy Plus
- $250–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Dubois, Pa
- Saver
- $35–120
- Flexible
- $70–130
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Saver
- $30–85
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Downtown Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Downtown Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Downtown Toronto is 720 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Washington to Downtown Toronto.
Book your Washington to Downtown Toronto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1930+ hotels available in Downtown Toronto.