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How to get fromCanada to Washington DCby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Canada to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane YYZ - DCA
    4h 35m
    $580–2,678

  2. Drive  446.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Toronto to Washington DCcar car 446.2 mi
    9h 52m
    $103–148

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2768a / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    16h 11m
    $119–181

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    16h 35m
    $266–514

  5. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane YTZ - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 43m
    $122–503

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane YOW - DCA
    4h 54m
    $556–957

  7. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane YYZ - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 4m
    $582–1,047

  8. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane YUL - DCA
    4h 59m
    $456–1,507

  9. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane YOW - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 35m
    $425–606

  10. Bus via Scranton

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    17h 26m
    $106–203

Canada to Washington DC by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Canada and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines and Air Canada fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Washington DC via New York Midtown, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 16h 11m.

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