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

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  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane CLT - YOW
    6h 54m
    $137–707

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    27h 17m
    $200–523

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte 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
    29h 13m
    $411–1,062

  4. Drive 1,404 km

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Ottawacar car 1,404 km
    17h 3m
    $276–399

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane CLT - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    7h 40m
    $592–1,747

  6. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus N2710
    28h 35m
    $231–415

Charlotte to Ottawa by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,233.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Air Canada, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4th St & Tryon St to Ottawa via Scott Futrell Dr @ 4101, Mulberry Church Rd & Queen City Dr, Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, New York, and Montréal in around 27h 17m.

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