The average train between Washington and Ottawa takes 29h 43m and the fastest train takes 27h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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 and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 29h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 29h 43m.
Washington to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
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The distance between Washington and Ottawa is 732.9 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Ottawa via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 19h 2m.
