There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Montreal by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DCA - YUL
2h 1m$504–1,319Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
16h 56m$137–1,118Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
13h 50m$143–263Drive 930.8 km
- Drive from Washington to Montrealcar 930.8 km
10h 39m$180–260Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus Greyhound US0200
14h$142–283
Washington to Montreal by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Montreal is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Montreal is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $500 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Montreal via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Montreal station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Montreal Central Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
The distance between Washington and Montreal is 799 km. The road distance is 930.8 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Washington to Montreal, including transfers.
Washington to Montreal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Montreal is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 13h 50m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $1,200 and takes 16h 56m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Montreal via New York Midtown in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–1,000
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–700
- First Class
- $270–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $40–400
- Business Class
- $120–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $50–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Montreal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Montreal is 931 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Washington to Montreal.
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