What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 19h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Ottawa via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Ottawa via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The distance between Charlottesville and Ottawa is 859 km. The road distance is 991.3 km.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa without a car is to train and bus via Washington which takes 15h 24m and costs $230 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Ottawa bus from?

Charlottesville to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Ottawa train from?

Charlottesville to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $900 and takes 21h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 19h 4m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Ottawa bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Ottawa train arrive?

Charlottesville to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Ottawa is 991 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Charlottesville to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane CHO - YOW
4h 26m
$141–559
Train, bus via Washington
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus
15h 24m
$237–462
Train
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
21h 47m
$362–902
Drive 991.3 km
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Ottawacar 991.3 km
12h 53m
$198–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
18h 18m
$241–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus
19h 4m
$162–301
Bus via Binghamton
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus
3. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ottawabus
20h 25m
$177–316

Charlottesville to Ottawa by train and bus

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15h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 859.1 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Ottawa via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 21h 47m.

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