The average train between Washington DC and Ottawa takes 33h 18m and the fastest train takes 31h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Washington DC and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 33h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ottawa station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montreal Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 18m.
Washington DC to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
The distance between Washington DC and Ottawa is 732.9 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ottawa via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 19h 38m.
