There are 5 ways to get from Edina to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane MSP - YOW
7h 30m$479–1,612Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
31h 28m$308–474Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
25h 27m$492–1,292Drive 1,656.1 km
- Drive from Edina to Ottawacar 1,656.1 km
20h 8m$335–484Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane MSP - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain
7h 54m$534–2,052
Edina to Ottawa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edina to Ottawa is to bus which costs $300 - $480 and takes 31h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Edina to Ottawa is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $470 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Edina station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from France & 62nd St Station and arriving at Ottawa via Minneapolis, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Edina to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 27m.
The distance between Edina and Ottawa is 1405 km. The road distance is 1656.1 km.
The best way to get from Edina to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 28m and costs $300 - $480.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Edina to Ottawa, including transfers.
Edina to Ottawa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Edina to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Edina to Ottawa is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $470 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,300 and takes 25h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 31h 28m.
What companies run services between Edina, MN, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edina to Ottawa via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 25h 27m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
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Booking & Getting There
Edina to Ottawa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Ottawa is 1h ahead of Edina. It is currently 11:44 PM in Edina and 12:44 AM in Ottawa.
Edina to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edina to Ottawa is 1656 km. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Edina to Ottawa.
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