There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Toronto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, 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 to Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)DCA - YYZ
2h 10m$562–1,763Bus via Harrisburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Toronto
19h 15m$136–394Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark to TorontoAdt N816
15h 40m$140–527Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union StationVIA Rail
16h 23m$142–1,147Drive 719.4 km
- Drive from Washington to Toronto719.4 km
9h 42m$140–203Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DCA - BUF
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
4h 23m$476–2,329
Washington to Toronto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Toronto is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Toronto is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $550 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
The distance between Washington and Toronto is 603 km. The road distance is 719.4 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $140 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Washington to Toronto, including transfers.
Washington to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Toronto is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $550 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 15h 40m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $1,200 and takes 16h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
American Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Toronto via Newark in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–2,200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $40–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $40–410
- Business Class
- $130–480
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
- $55–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $130–180
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $130–160
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $100–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $90–400
- Flexible
- $160–420
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $65–110
- Phone
- 905-374-8111
- airsales@niagaraairbus.com
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Book at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Toronto is 719 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Washington to Toronto.
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