- Must visit
Royal Ontario Museum
Canada’s largest museum, known for natural history, world cultures, and major rotating exhibitions. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
15 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 39 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
570 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON 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 Toronto, ON will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 354 miles (570 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $260 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON costing on average $260 (€212).
A bus is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON costing on average $278 (€227).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
Train takes on average 18h 13m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $183 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Toronto, ON buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 26h35 | 12:40 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 21h15 | 7:20 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 20h35 | 6:40 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 15h40 | 6:40 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 16h20 | 7:20 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 4:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 18h55 | 10:55 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 17h10 | 12:40 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 18h25 | 1:55 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 17h45 | 1:15 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 22h45 | 10:20 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 21h25 | 9:00 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 2 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 25h20 | 3:10 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 21h35 | 11:25 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 2:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 20h10 | 10:20 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 3 transfers | |
· | 2:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 18h50 | 9:00 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 16h20 | 10:25 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON run on average 11 times per day, taking around 16h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 354 miles (570 km) distance in 15h 40m.
Distance 354 miles (570 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 15h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Canada’s largest museum, known for natural history, world cultures, and major rotating exhibitions. A top choice for first-time visitors.
One of North America’s leading art museums, with major Canadian, Indigenous, European, and contemporary collections in a landmark building.
A Gothic Revival castle museum with period rooms, tunnels, and city views. Popular for its architecture, film connections, and seasonal events.
A pedestrian heritage district with Victorian industrial architecture, boutiques, galleries, and one of the city’s most atmospheric walking areas.
A colorful neighborhood known for independent shops, murals, vintage culture, and a lively local street atmosphere.
Toronto’s central civic square, home to the famous city sign, seasonal skating, events, and classic downtown photo spots.
Toronto’s signature sandwich, made with cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal and served on a bun. It is closely associated with St. Lawrence Market and is a classic local bite.
A classic Ontario pastry with a flaky shell and a sweet buttery filling, sometimes with raisins or pecans. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional desserts.
An Indigenous bread found in and around Toronto, served baked or fried, plain or with savory toppings. It reflects First Nations culinary traditions in Canada.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant known for refined contemporary tasting menus and polished service. One of Toronto’s best-known upscale dining rooms.
Historic market famous for peameal bacon sandwiches, baked goods, and classic Toronto food vendors. Lively, casual atmosphere and a must for local specialties.
Upscale Canadian restaurant with skyline views, known for elegant presentations and ingredients from across Canada. Ideal for a special meal.
Toronto is one of Canada’s pricier cities. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in most Canadian cities, though budget eats and transit help control costs.
Tip 15-20% before tax in restaurants. Tip CAD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip for delivery, hair, and hotel service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Toronto, ON by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toronto, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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