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How to get fromCharleston to Ottawaby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane CHS - YOW
    7h 4m
    $129–600

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    26h 11m
    $421–876

  3. Drive 1,678.3 km

    1. Drive from Charleston to Ottawacar car 1,678.3 km
    19h 39m
    $332–479

  4. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane CHS - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    9h 32m
    $158–808

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    30h 23m
    $582–1,340

Charleston to Ottawa by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,464.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Ottawa via Charleston Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 30h 23m.

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