There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Gatineau by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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 Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
2h 51m$819–1,297Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Gatineaubus
17h 50m$164–259Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Montréal to Gatineaubus
19h 50m$235–546Drive 888.8 km
- Drive from Washington to Gatineaucar 888.8 km
10h 34m$180–260Bus via Gatineau
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Gatineaubus
18h$199–541
Washington to Gatineau by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Gatineau is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Gatineau is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $800 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Gatineau. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Gatineau via New York Midtown and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
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 bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Washington to Gatineau, including transfers.
Washington to Gatineau bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Gatineau is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $800 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 17h 50m.
Washington to Gatineau bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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 Gatineau via New York Midtown and Montreal in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Gatineau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montréal to Gatineau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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