There are 8 ways to get from El Paso to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ELP - YOW
11h 2m$335–1,262Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center 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
2d$835–2,063Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
2d 3h$433–855Drive 3,453.7 km
- Drive from El Paso to Ottawacar 3,453.7 km
37h 43m$688–993Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane ELP - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain
13h 22m$370–1,502Train via Detroit
- Take the train from El Paso Station 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
2d 14h$997–2,432Train, bus
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
2d 17h$937–1,912Train
- Take the train from El Paso Station 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
2d 19h$1,049–2,573
El Paso to Ottawa by bus, train, and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Ottawa is to bus which costs $430 - $900 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Ottawa is to fly which takes 11h 2m and costs $330 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from El Paso Bus Station and arriving at Ottawa via Albuquerque Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between El Paso and Ottawa is 3093 km. The road distance is 3453.7 km.
The best way to get from El Paso to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $430 - $900.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from El Paso to Ottawa, including transfers.
El Paso to Ottawa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Paso Bus Station.
El Paso to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Ottawa is to fly which takes 11h 2m and costs $330 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also train via Detroit, which costs $950 - $2,500 and takes 2 days 14h.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ottawa via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit Bus Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso to Ottawa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Ottawa is 2h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 7:26 AM in El Paso and 9:26 AM in Ottawa.
El Paso to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Ottawa is 3454 km. It takes approximately 37h 43m to drive from El Paso to Ottawa.
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