There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Lake Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DCA - YYZ
2h 4m$780–2,080Bus via Sandy
cheapest- 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 Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Portage Road & Cedar Avenuebus 40 / ...
16h 55m$128–362Train
- 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 31m$303–667Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark to Torontobus Adt N816
16h 44m$140–524Drive 718.7 km
- Drive from Washington to Toronto Union Stationcar 718.7 km
9h 44m$143–206Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, shuttle
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagara
4h 11m$218–1,221
Washington to Lake Ontario by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lake Ontario is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lake Ontario is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $750 - $2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Newark and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lake Ontario station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station via New York Penn Station and Union Station Streetcar Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
The distance between Washington and Lake Ontario is 603 km. The road distance is 718.7 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Lake Ontario without a car is to train which takes 16h 31m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Washington to Lake Ontario, including transfers.
Washington to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lake Ontario is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $750 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 16h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 16h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?
American Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Toronto (Union Station), and Union Station Streetcar Platform in around 16h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–700
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $200–440
- Business
- $260–430
- Business Plus
- $270–450
- Economy
- $230–450
- Economy Plus
- $250–460
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–110
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USA
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USA
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- 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
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $90–400
- Flexible
- $160–430
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Dubois, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–120
- Flexible
- $70–130
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
- Phone
- +1 716-222-0729
- [email protected]
- Website
- discoverniagarashuttle.com
Shuttle from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagara
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.discoverniagarashuttle.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.discoverniagarashuttle.com/schedule
- Passenger
- $0
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.nfta.com
Bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Portage Road & Cedar Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://metro.nfta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lake Ontario is 719 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Washington to Lake Ontario.























