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How to get fromDowntown Toronto to Downtown Ottawaby plane, tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Downtown Toronto to Downtown Ottawa by plane, tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport, line 1 tram

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YTZ - YOW
    2. Take the tram from Hurdman O-Train West / Ouest to Parliament / Parlement O-Train West / Ouesttram tram
    2h 57m
    $168–558

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus Tor-Ott
    5h 53m
    $55–130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    5h 6m
    $108–320

  4. Drive 391.7 km

    1. Drive from Downtown Toronto to Downtown Ottawacar car 391.7 km
    5h 21m
    $77–112

  5. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport, line 1 tram

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYZ - YOW
    2. Take the tram from Hurdman O-Train West / Ouest to Parliament / Parlement O-Train West / Ouesttram tram
    3h 23m
    $146–521

  6. Train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    2. Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YHM - YOW
    5h 11m
    $144–927

  7. Bus via Ottawa (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2710 / ...
    6h 40m
    $55–100

Downtown Toronto to Downtown Ottawa by train and tram

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada and Downtown Ottawa, ON, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, Rider Express operates a bus from Toronto to Ottawa 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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