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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Ottawa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane AUS - YOW
    8h 59m
    $206–907

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    45h 51m
    $545–704

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    45h 56m
    $739–1,865

  4. Drive 2,906.2 km

    1. Drive from Austin to Ottawacar car 2,906.2 km
    31h 23m
    $579–835

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane SAT - YOW
    11h 9m
    $261–1,135

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane AUS - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    9h 12m
    $331–1,447

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2d
    $679–1,345

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    2d 3h
    $791–2,006

Austin to Ottawa by bus and taxi

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration45h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,574.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Ottawa via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, Ashland & 47th Street, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, and Detroit Bus Station in around 45h 51m.

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