How to get from New York to University of Waterloo by plane, bus, train or car

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to University of Waterloo by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly Newark to Toronto, bus  •  7 h 1 min

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Toronto (YYZ) EWR - YYZ
  2. Take the bus from Square One to University of Waterloo

$128 - $480

Cheapest option

Bus  •  12 h 51 min

  1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Toronto, On 308
  2. Take the bus from Toronto, ON to Kitchener, ON 5637 / ...

$64 - $158

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Fly New York La Guardia to Toronto, bus  •  7 h 15 min

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Toronto (YYZ) LGA - YYZ
  2. Take the bus from Square One to University of Waterloo

$101 - $371

Fly New York JFK to Toronto, bus  •  7 h 17 min

  1. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Toronto (YYZ) JFK - YYZ
  2. Take the bus from Square One to University of Waterloo

$112 - $402

Fly Newark to Billy Bishop Toronto City, train  •  7 h 14 min

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) EWR - YTZ
  2. Take the train from Toronto to Kitchener

$147 - $535

Fly Newark to Buffalo, Thru-Bus, bus  •  9 h 5 min

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Buffalo (BUF) EWR - BUF
  2. Take the Thru-Bus from Buffalo, NY - Airport to Hamilton, ON
  3. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre to Waterloo, ON

$130 - $530

Fly New York La Guardia to Buffalo, Thru-Bus, bus  •  9 h 15 min

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Buffalo (BUF) LGA - BUF
  2. Take the Thru-Bus from Buffalo, NY - Airport to Hamilton, ON
  3. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre to Waterloo, ON

$93 - $421

Train to Philadelphia, fly to Toronto, bus  •  9 h 10 min

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station Amtrak
  2. Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Toronto (YYZ) PHL - YYZ
  3. Take the bus from Square One to University of Waterloo

$216 - $831

Train, bus  •  13 h 43 min

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Maple Leaf
  2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls, ON to Waterloo, ON 7 stops via Wilfrid Laurier University / ...

$79 - $214

Train  •  15 h 56 min

  1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Toronto VIA Rail
  2. Take the train from Toronto to Kitchener VIA Rail

$99 - $314

Drive  •  8 h 59 min

  1. Drive from New York to University of Waterloo 493.4 miles

$65 - $95

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from New York to University of Waterloo is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 8 h 59 min.

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The quickest way to get from New York to University of Waterloo is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $480 and takes 7 h 1 min.

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The distance between New York and University of Waterloo is 387 miles. The road distance is 493.4 miles.

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It takes approximately 7 h 1 min to get from New York to University of Waterloo, including transfers.

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No, there is no direct bus from New York to University of Waterloo. However, there are services departing from New York, NY and arriving at U.W. / Biology via Toronto, ON and Charles Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 h 51 min.

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New York to University of Waterloo bus services, operated by Trailways New York, depart from New York station.

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Map of how to get from New York to University of Waterloo.
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  • Distance: 387.5 miles
  • Duration: 7 h 1 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and University of Waterloo, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from New York to University of Waterloo via Toronto, On, Toronto, ON, Kitchener, ON, Charles Terminal, and U.W. / Biology in around 12 h 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York to University of Waterloo via Toronto, Kitchener, Weber / Victoria, Charles Terminal, and U.W. / Biology in around 15 h 56 min.

Airlines
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Newark to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 37 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $750
Flights from Newark to Toronto via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
3 h 30 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 40 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $650
Flights from Newark to Buffalo
Ave. Duration
1 h 29 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $850
Flights from Newark to Buffalo via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
3 h 39 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $850
Flights from New York La Guardia to Buffalo via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
3 h 36 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $1,600
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 31 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $1,500
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
3 h 35 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $1,700
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Newark to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 37 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $750
Flights from Newark to Toronto via Ottawa
Ave. Duration
3 h 38 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 40 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $650
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 31 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $1,500
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto via Montreal
Ave. Duration
3 h 52 min
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,500
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 39 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Toronto via Detroit
Ave. Duration
4 h 22 min
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$140 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Toronto via Montreal
Ave. Duration
4 h 32 min
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$140 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Buffalo
Ave. Duration
1 h 32 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Buffalo via Boston
Ave. Duration
3 h 50 min
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$100 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto via Detroit
Ave. Duration
4 h 1 min
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,200
WestJet
Website
westjet.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 39 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Toronto via Montreal
Ave. Duration
4 h 24 min
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$140 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto via Detroit
Ave. Duration
4 h 1 min
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,200
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 49 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $650
Flights from New York JFK to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 53 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $650
Flights from New York La Guardia to Buffalo via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
3 h 27 min
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$130 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Buffalo via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
3 h 46 min
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$130 - $800
Flights from Philadelphia to Toronto
Ave. Duration
1 h 52 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $1,200
Porter Airlines
Website
flyporter.com
Flights from Newark to Billy Bishop Toronto City
Ave. Duration
1 h 38 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $750
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from Newark to Buffalo via Boston
Ave. Duration
3 h 43 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $1,200
Train operators
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Toronto to Kitchener
Ave. Duration
1 h 35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$24 - $70
Website
viarail.ca
Escape
$24 - $35
Economy
$30 - $45
Economy Plus
$50 - $70
Business
$40 - $60
Business Plus/Sleeper
$80 - $110
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Toronto
Ave. Duration
13 h 1 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$70 - $250
Website
viarail.ca
Escape
$70 - $100
Economy
$120 - $170
Economy Plus
$170 - $250
Business
$180 - $260
Business Plus/Sleeper
$320 - $450
Train exterior
Source: Via Rail
Train exterior
Source: Via Rail
Business class
Source: calculatedtraveller
Economy
Source: Via Rail
Skyline car
Source: Via Rail
Panorama car
Source: Via Rail
Dining car
Source: Via Rail
Amtrak Acela Express
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela Express
Contact Details
Phone
+1 1-800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station Amtrak
Ave. Duration
1 h 9 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$75 - $210
Website
amtrak.com
Business Seat
$75 - $180
First Class Seat
$150 - $210
Acela Express exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Acela Business Class
Source: Wikipedia
Acela Express
Source: Wikipedia
Acela Express
Source: Wiki Commons
Acela Express
Source: Wiki Commons
Amtrak
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 1-800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak
Ave. Duration
9 h 18 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$70 - $200
Website
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$70 - $110
Flexi Coach Seat
$120 - $180
Business Coach Seat
$140 - $200
Room
$310 - $430
Ticket machine
Source: Wisc.edu
Maple Leaf train exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Departing Toronto Station
Source: Wikipedia
Standard Amtrak coach interior
Source: Wiki Travel
Standard Amtrak train
Source: Wikipedia
Bus operators
GO Transit
Phone
+1 888-438-6646
Website
gotransit.com
Bus from Square One to University of Waterloo
Ave. Duration
1 h 50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$9 - $12
Schedules at
gotransit.com
Bus exterior
Source: Facebook Go transit
Bus exterior
Source: Facebook Go transit
Greyhound Canada
Phone
+1 1-800-661-8747
Email
Canada.info@greyhound.ca
Website
greyhound.ca
Bus from Buffalo, NY - Airport to Hamilton, ON
Ave. Duration
2 h 30 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$12 - $35
Website
Greyhound.ca
Advanced Purchase
$12 - $19
Online Fare
$14 - $28
Standard Fare
$22 - $35
Refundable
$26 - $40
Bus from Toronto, ON to Kitchener, ON
Ave. Duration
1 h 25 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$12 - $35
Website
Greyhound.ca
Advanced Purchase
$12 - $18
Online Fare
$13 - $27
Standard Fare
$21 - $35
Refundable
$25 - $40
Bus exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Interior - Bus Seats
Source: Wikipedia
Bus exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Bus exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Megabus Canada
Phone
1-866-488-4452
Email
canada-info@coachcanada.com
Website
ca.megabus.com
Bus from Hamilton GO Centre to Waterloo, ON
Ave. Duration
1 h 35 min
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$11 - $16
Book at
megabus.ca
Bus from Niagara Falls, ON to Waterloo, ON
Ave. Duration
3 h 20 min
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$7 - $21
Book at
megabus.ca
Exterior of Megabus
Source : Wikipedia
Interior of Megabus
Source : Wikipedia
Megabus exterior
Source : Wikipedia
Trailways New York
Website
trailwaysny.com
Bus from New York, NY to Toronto, On
Ave. Duration
10 h
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$70 - $100
Schedules at
trailwaysny.com
Bus exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Bus exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Commuter service interior
Source: Trailways NY
Bus exterior
Source: Michael Taylor
Greyhound USA
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from New York, Ny to Toronto, On
Ave. Duration
12 h 50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$45 - $120
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$45 - $80
Flexible
$90 - $120
Greyhound interior
Source: Flickr
Greyhound exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Greyhound exterior
Source: Wikipedia

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