There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Washington DC by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, 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 23m$124–581Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2768a / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
15h 15m$90–218Train
- 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 Northeast Regional
18h 11m$139–271Drive 446.1 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Washington DCcar 446.1 mi
9h 53m$103–148Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane YYZ - DCA
4h 35m$928–2,672Bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Take the bus from Toronto to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Stationbus New York
17h 51m$114–421
Toronto to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 2h 23m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Newark Penn Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
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 18h 11m.
The distance between Toronto and Washington DC is 368 miles. The road distance is 448.7 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $90 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Toronto to Washington DC, including transfers.
Toronto to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 18h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $2,700 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Toronto to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Washington DC via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 18h 11m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–440
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $95–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $95–120
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $75–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–300
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $65–290
- Flexible
- $110–300
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn 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 53m to drive from Toronto to Washington DC.
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