The average train between Ottawa and Columbus takes 45h 10m and the fastest train takes 45h 9m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ottawa to Columbus. 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 5 times a week between Ottawa and Columbus. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Columbus at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 45h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 10m.
Ottawa to Columbus train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
The distance between Ottawa and Columbus is 1081.9 km. The road distance is 1429 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Columbus Amtrak Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 52m.
