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How to get fromCarlisle to Ottawaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Ottawa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane MDT - YOW
    8h 1m
    $197–1,110

  2. Bus via Binghamton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Binghamtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ottawabus bus
    14h 16m
    $110–268

  3. Drive 689.3 km

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ottawacar car 689.3 km
    9h 10m
    $135–195

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane SCE - YOW
    10h 4m
    $116–542

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    15h 3m
    $177–333

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    16h 26m
    $132–238

Carlisle to Ottawa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Ottawa via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, Pa, Scranton Bus Station, and Binghamton in around 14h 16m.

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