There are 8 ways to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
2h 7m$170–550Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus FlixBus 2710 / ...
6h 30m$60–95Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
5h 29m$108–320Bus via Ottawa
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus Tor-Ott
6h 2m$63–129Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa-YOW386.2 km
5h 26mDrive 386.2 km
- Drive from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW)car 386.2 km
5h 26m$76–110Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
2h 33m$130–550Train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain
- Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YHM - YOW
4h 21m$136–769
Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW). However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Airport / Aéroport via St-Laurent A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Toronto station to Ottawa Airport (YOW). However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Ottawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Downtown Toronto and Ottawa Airport (YOW) is 353 km. The road distance is 386.2 km.
The best way to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW), including transfers.
Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Toronto station.
Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus via Ottawa, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada and Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 49m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
Flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- GO Transit
- Website
- GO Transit Schedules
- Passenger
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Toronto to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $55–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa-YOW
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is 386 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa Airport (YOW).
There are 313+ hotels available in Ottawa Airport (YOW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Downtown Toronto and Ottawa Airport (YOW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











