There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Ontario by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DCA - YYZ
2h 3m$828–3,807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark to Torontobus Adt N816-D / ...
15h 40m$141–508Train
- 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 27m$375–728Drive 719.8 km
- Drive from Washington to Torontocar 719.8 km
9h 46m$146–210Fly to Detroit, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
- Drive from Cass & Michigan to Windsorcar
3h 4m$186–1,518Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
2h 34m$816–1,293Bus via Harrisburg
- 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
19h$151–301
Washington to Ontario by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ontario is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ontario is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $800 - $3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Ontario station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Washington and Ontario is 603 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $140 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Washington to Ontario, including transfers.
Washington to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ontario is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $800 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 15h 40m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ontario, 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 bus from Washington Union Station to Toronto via Newark in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
- 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
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
- 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
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
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Toronto
- Saver
- $95–410
- Flexible
- $170–430
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $35–100
- Flexible
- $65–110
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ontario is 720 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Washington to Ontario.
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