There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Kitchener by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DCA - YYZ
- Take the train from Bramalea GO to Kitchener GOtrain
4h 28m$834–6,284Drive 728.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Kitchenercar 728.7 km
10h 5m$146–210Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Busbus 30 / ...
19h 13m$163–258Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain Ki
19h 19m$384–740Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ridebus
7h 40m$218–1,230Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aldershottrain
- Take the bus from Aldershot GO Bus to Victoria St. N. @ Bingemans Centre Dr.bus 17
19h 57m$336–688Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain Ki
21h 27m$165–318
Washington to Kitchener by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Kitchener is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Kitchener is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $800 - $6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Kitchener GO Bus via Newark Penn Station, Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 and Bramalea GO Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Kitchener GO via New York Penn Station and Union Station GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
The distance between Washington and Kitchener is 661 km. The road distance is 728.7 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Kitchener without a car is to bus which takes 19h 13m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Washington to Kitchener, including transfers.
Washington to Kitchener bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Kitchener train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Kitchener is to bus which takes 19h 13m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 19h 19m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Kitchener, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Kitchener GO Bus via Newark Penn Station, Toronto Pearson Airport, Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, Bramalea GO Station - Route 115 NB / 301, and Bramalea GO Bus in around 19h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Kitchener GO via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Union Station GO in around 19h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Bramalea GO to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- GO Transit
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- 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
Train from New York Penn Station to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $190–420
- Business
- $250–420
- Business Plus
- $260–430
- Economy
- $210–430
- Economy Plus
- $230–440
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Toronto Pearson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Aldershot GO Bus to Victoria St. N. @ Bingemans Centre Dr.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- GO Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Mississauga
- Saver
- $29–75
- Flexible
- $60–80
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $65–110
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Kitchener bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Kitchener train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Kitchener is 729 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Washington to Kitchener.
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