The Blue Mountains travel guide

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You're Going to Love The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Summitview Pavilion (115 Swiss Meadows Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Blue Mountains

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 71 miles from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 19m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $65 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 80 miles from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 71 miles from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 19m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $65 for a 4h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 80 miles from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 130 miles and will cost you around $54. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Hiring a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.64 and $36.86.

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.64 and $36.86.