There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Toronto by plane, subway, shuttle, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Reagan Washington to Toronto • 4h 20m
Cheapest option
Bus via New York • 15h 40m
8 alternative options
Train • 16h 16m
Bus • 18h 35m
Drive • 9h 16m
Washington to Toronto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Toronto is to bus via New York which costs $60 - $210 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Toronto 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 16m.
The distance between Washington and Toronto is 611 km. The road distance is 769.7 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Toronto without a car is to bus via New York which takes 15h 40m and costs $60 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Washington to Toronto, including transfers.
Washington to Toronto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 15h 40m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $650 and takes 16h 16m.
- Distance: 610.6 km
- Duration: 4h 20m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
Air Canada and American Airlines fly from Washington to Toronto every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Toronto via New York Midtown in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $850
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $850
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $1,200
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $1,200
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Billy Bishop Toronto City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $750
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $3
- Senior / Disabled
- $3 - $5
- standard fare
- $5 - $9
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $140
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $19 - $280
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $200
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $150
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $300
- Business Class Seat
- $150 - $350
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $6
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $12
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $460
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $12 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $24 - $250
- Business Seat - Adult
- $25 - $280
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $40 - $180
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $85 - $370
- First Class - Adult
- $85 - $460
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70 - $700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $30 - $240
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $440
- Business Seat - Adult
- $70 - $490
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $120 - $390
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $230 - $700
- First Class - Adult
- $230 - $700
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $22
- Child Coach - short notice
- $10 - $26
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $70
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $8 - $85
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $55
- Child Coach - short notice
- $30 - $50
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $28 - $90
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $30 - $95
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40 - $80
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $55 - $180
- Business Seat - short notice
- $65 - $170
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $35 - $150
- 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
- $100 - $180
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $130 - $180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $130 - $160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100 - $130
- Phone
- 905-374-8111
- airsales@niagaraairbus.com
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120 - $160
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Book at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28 - $100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28 - $100
Bus from New York Midtown to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55 - $180
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $180
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $75 - $110
- Saver
- $110 - $180
- Phone
- 1-866-488-4452
- customerservice@megabus.com
- Website
- ca.megabus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Toronto, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $75
- Website
- https://ca.megabus.com/
- Adult Standard
- $28 - $75
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10 - $60
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Washington to Toronto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Washington to Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Toronto is 770 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Washington to Toronto.
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