Cheapest Ways from Toronto to New York City: Bus, Train, Flight, Drive

From Toronto (YYZ/YTZ) to New York City (JFK/LGA/EWR), cheapest to priciest:

🚌 By Bus (Cheapest)

• Megabus: From ~$20–$40 one-way; ~12 hrs. Direct downtown–downtown.
• Greyhound/FlixBus: From ~$30–$60; ~13 hrs.
• Book early for lowest fares. WiFi, power outlets.

🚂 By Train

• VIA Rail / Amtrak (Maple Leaf): Toronto → NYC Penn Station. ~12–13 hrs. From ~$80–$150 one-way. Scenic (Niagara, Hudson Valley).

✈️ By Plane (Fastest)

• Air Canada, WestJet, American, Delta, United: 1h 30m flight. Round-trip from ~$200–$400+ (sale fares lower).
• YYZ has most options; YTZ (Billy Bishop) → LGA/EWR via Porter/JetBlue.
• Add airport transit/time/security.

🚗 By Car

• ~500 mi (800 km), ~8–9 hrs via QEW → I-190 → I-90 → I-87 (or QEW → 403 → 401 → I-81 → I-84 → I-87).
• Cost: Gas (~$60–$80) + tolls (~$20–$30) + wear. Border wait (NEXUS helps).

Best value: Bus for solo/light luggage. Car for groups/gear. Flight for speed. Train for comfort/views.