The average train between Ottawa and Columbia takes 41h 45m and the fastest train takes 40h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Ottawa and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 41h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Columbia station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 45m.
Ottawa to Columbia train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Columbia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Columbia Station.
Book your Ottawa to Columbia train tickets online with VIA Rail, Amtrak and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Ottawa and Columbia is 1,347.6 km. The road distance is 1,966 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Columbia Station via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 29h 2m.
