There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Washington DC by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane YTZ - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 22m$130–502Drive 446.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Toronto to Washington DCcar 446.2 mi
9h 52m$103–148Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
16h 35m$201–453Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Toronto to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
16h 40m$131–431Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
18h 51m$117–182
Toronto to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 2h 22m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via New York and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Toronto and Washington DC is 368 miles. The road distance is 448.8 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 16h 35m and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Toronto to Washington DC, including transfers.
Toronto to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to train which takes 16h 35m and costs $200 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 16h 40m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Washington DC via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Washington DC via New York, Washington, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–450
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $70–320
- Flexible
- $120–340
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Toronto to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Washington DC is 449 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Toronto to Washington DC.
There are 1605+ hotels available in Washington DC.







