There are 6 ways to get from Colorado to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 Denver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DEN - YOW
8h 50m$171–757Train
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
42h 19m$677–1,845Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
42h 23m$398–625Drive 2,785.3 km
- Drive from Denver to Ottawacar 2,785.3 km
29h 1m$563–813Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane COS - YOW
10h 50m$189–859Fly Denver to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DEN - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain
9h 39m$415–2,142
Colorado to Ottawa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Ottawa is to fly which costs $170 - $800 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Ottawa is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Loop and arriving at Ottawa via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 19m.
The distance between Colorado and Ottawa is 2498 km. The road distance is 2785.3 km.
The best way to get from Colorado to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 42h 19m and costs $650 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Colorado to Ottawa, including transfers.
Colorado to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Ottawa is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,900 and takes 42h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 42h 23m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Denver (DEN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Ottawa via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver, Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, and Toronto Union Station in around 42h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Denver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Denver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Denver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Denver, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Denver to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Denver to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Colorado to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ottawa is 2h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 5:32 AM in Colorado and 7:32 AM in Ottawa.
Colorado to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Ottawa is 2785 km. It takes approximately 29h 1m to drive from Colorado to Ottawa.
There are 316+ hotels available in Ottawa.