There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Gatineau by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
2h 59m$838–1,324Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
14h 47m$151–259Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
13h 29m$200–363Drive 888.8 km
- Drive from Washington to Gatineaucar 888.8 km
10h 34m$177–255Bus via Binghamton (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
16h 7m$165–274
Washington to Gatineau by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Gatineau is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Gatineau is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $800 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Gatineau station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Station PROMENADES #2 via Newark Penn Station and Centre Rideau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Washington and Gatineau is 753 km. The road distance is 888.8 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Gatineau without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Washington to Gatineau, including transfers.
Washington to Gatineau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Gatineau is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $800 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 14h 47m.
Washington to Gatineau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Gatineau is 889 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Washington to Gatineau.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Gatineau, QC, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Station PROMENADES #2 via Newark Penn Station, Ottawa, Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest, Rideau O-Train West / Ouest, and Centre Rideau in around 14h 47m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–1,000
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $65–700
- First Class
- $270–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Binghamton to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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