The train between Ottawa and Vancouver takes 5d 13h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Ottawa to Vancouver. 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 once a week between Ottawa and Vancouver. The service departs Ottawa at 4:13 AM at night, which arrives into Vancouver at 15:09:00. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 5d 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Vancouver station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5d 13h.
Ottawa to Vancouver train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Vancouver train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Vancouver Station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Vancouver is 3,605 km. The road distance is 4,858 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Vancouver Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
