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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Ottawa takes 3d 18h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from San Diego to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 18h
Duration
4,973 km
Distance
$2,665
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to Ottawa train times

Trains run 3 times a week between San Diego and Ottawa. The service departs San Diego at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Ottawa at 11:39:15. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 3d 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Ottawa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 4,973 km
  • Duration: 3d 18h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from San Diego to Ottawa via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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