There are 4 ways to get from Cancún to Ottawa by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane CUN - YOW
6h 37m$317–1,214Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
4d 4h$8,650–8,986Drive 5,563.1 km
- Drive from Cancún to Ottawacar 5,563.1 km
2d 17h$1,126–1,627Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
4d 5h$1,022–2,069
Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Ottawa is to fly which costs $310 - $1,300 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cancún to Ottawa is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cancún to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún and arriving at Ottawa via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Morelia, Grand Rapids and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 4h.
The distance between Cancún and Ottawa is 2909 km. The road distance is 5563.1 km.
The best way to get from Cancún to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 4h and costs $8,600 - $9,000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cancún to Ottawa, including transfers.
Cancún to Ottawa bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.
The best way to get from Cancún to Ottawa is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $310 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8,600 - $9,000 and takes 4 days 4h.
Cancún to Ottawa bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
Ottawa is 1h ahead of Cancún. It is currently 8:38 PM in Cancún and 9:38 PM in Ottawa.
What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Air Canada, Air Transat, and three other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Ottawa via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Morelia, Morelia, Grand Rapids, and Detroit Bus Station in around 4d 4h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cancún International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Cancún International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Cancún International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
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Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Ottawa is 5563 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Cancún to Ottawa.
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