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How to get fromWashington to Ellis Islandby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Ellis Island by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, taxi

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    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 Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $963–1,539

  2. Drive 1,001.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Ellis Islandcar car 1,001.3 km
    12h 19m
    $199–287

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 20m
    $307–522

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Montreal

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    23h 45m
    $417–970

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 54m
    $612–1,153

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 38m
    $264–418

  7. Bus, taxi via Binghamton

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 58m
    $278–434

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Ellis Island. However, you can fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), walk to Airport / Aéroport, take the line 105 bus to Tremblay A, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, take the bus to Ottawa, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island.

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