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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Major art museum with strong Canadian, international, decorative arts, and temporary exhibition collections on Sherbrooke Street.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 33 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
788 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 5 buses that leave Washington, DC for Montreal, QC on Wed, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 788 km distance in an average of 16 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 18 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $341 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 25m Average total duration 18h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC costing on average $155 (€126).
A bus is $192 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC costing on average $341 (€276).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Train takes on average 18h 55m.
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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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $286 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Montreal, QC buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 AM Washington, DC | 18h35 | 10:05 PM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 AM Washington, DC | 18h30 | 10:05 PM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Washington, DC | 16h05 | 9:20 AM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Washington, DC | 16h05 | 10:20 AM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Washington, DC | 13h35 | 11:05 AM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Washington, DC | 13h35 | 12:05 PM Montreal, QC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Montreal, QC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 489 miles (788 km) distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 489 miles (788 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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