There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Toronto by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DCA - YYZ
4h 35m$813–3,918Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
7h 34m$128–754Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
17h 3m$283–643Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark to Torontobus Adt N816 / ...
17h 3m$143–523Drive 719.8 km
- Drive from Washington DC to Torontocar 719.8 km
9h 46m$146–211Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Toronto Island 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 Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane IAD - YTZ
4h 25m$183–754Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane IAD - YYZ
4h 53m$812–1,517Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
7h 13m$184–1,205Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BWI - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
7h 46m$145–1,653Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Torontobus
20h 17m$148–293
Washington DC to Toronto by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Toronto is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Toronto is to subway and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Toronto. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Toronto via Washington Union Station and Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Washington Union Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
The distance between Washington DC and Toronto is 614 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Toronto without a car is to train which takes 17h 3m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Washington DC to Toronto, including transfers.
Washington DC to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $800 - $4,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 17h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 17h 3m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Toronto Union Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 17h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
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 BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–650
- First Class
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington DC to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Toronto is 720 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Washington DC to Toronto.
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