There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Quebec by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, taxi, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane DCA - YQB
7h 52m$658–1,409Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus
- Take the bus from 1144 Rue Saint-Laurent O, Longueuil, QC J4K 1E2 to 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2bus
17h 23m$180–553Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Québectrain
20h 36m$273–763Drive 1,158.3 km
- Drive from Washington DC to Quebeccar 1,158.3 km
13h 23m$235–339Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane IAD - YQB
8h 17m$427–958Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DCA - YUL
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
7h 50m$1,366–2,980Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane IAD - YUL
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
8h 12m$1,025–1,679Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane PHL - YQB
8h 8m$756–1,723Bus via Montreal
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Québecbus
18h 59m$188–293
Washington DC to Quebec by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Quebec is to bus via Montreal which costs $180 - $300 and takes 18h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Quebec is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 50m and costs $1,300 - $3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Quebec. However, there are services departing from E St NW+11 St NW and arriving at 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2 via Washington, New York and 1144 Rue Saint-Laurent O, Longueuil, QC J4K 1E2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Quebec. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Québec via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
The distance between Washington DC and Quebec is 1028 km. The road distance is 1158.3 km.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Quebec without a car is to bus which takes 17h 23m and costs $180 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Washington DC to Quebec, including transfers.
Washington DC to Quebec bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Quebec train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Quebec is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $650 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $600 and takes 17h 23m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 20h 36m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Quebec, QC, Canada?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2 via E St NW+11 St NW, N Capitol St NE+H St NE, Washington, New York, Longueuil, and 1144 Rue Saint-Laurent O, Longueuil, QC J4K 1E2 in around 17h 23m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–1,100
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–700
- First Class
- $280–1,100
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–700
- First Class
- $220–900
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Quebec bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Quebec train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Quebec is 1158 km. It takes approximately 13h 23m to drive from Washington DC to Quebec.
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