The average train between Ottawa and Vancouver, BC takes 4d 11h and the fastest train takes 4d 6h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ottawa to Vancouver, BC. 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 twice a week between Ottawa and Vancouver, BC. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Vancouver, BC at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 4d 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Vancouver, BC. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Vancouver, BC station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4d 11h.
Ottawa to Vancouver, BC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Vancouver, BC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Vancouver station.
Book your Ottawa to Vancouver, BC train tickets online with VIA Rail.
The distance between Ottawa and Vancouver, BC is 3,538 km. The road distance is 4,932 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Vancouver via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 18h.
