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National Medal of Honor Museum
A major new museum dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients, featuring immersive exhibits on service, courage, and American military history.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreal, QC to Arlington, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, and a flight costs an average of $378.
Distance: 492 miles (792 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $467 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 46m Average total duration 18h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 16m Average total duration 19h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montreal, QC to Arlington, VA:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montreal, QC to Arlington, VA costing on average $185 (€152).
A bus is $324 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montreal, QC to Arlington, VA costing on average $467 (€382).
Other travel options to Arlington, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 16m.
Train takes on average 19h 46m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
The table below shows live departures for Montreal, QC to Arlington, VA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 PM Montreal, QC | 15h20 | 9:20 AM Arlington, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montreal, QC to Arlington, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 18h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $95 (€77) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 492 miles (792 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 492 miles (792 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $95 (€77) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary, while casual dining and transport are generally manageable.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants; 20% for strong service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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