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There are 6 ways to get from British Columbia to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YLW - YOW
    6h 7m
    $148–859

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everett Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2d 22h
    $1,817–2,852

  3. Drive  4,232.8 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Ottawacar car 4,232.8 km
    2d
    $853–1,231

  4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YVR - YOW
    6h 30m
    $208–862

  5. Fly from Victoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYJ - YOW
    6h 59m
    $158–908

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    4d 3h
    $1,103–2,427

British Columbia to Ottawa by subway, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,817Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,294.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Porter Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Ottawa via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Toronto Union Station in around 4d 3h.

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