There are 5 ways to get from Frankenmuth to Ottawa by taxi, bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Taxi, bus to Windsor Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Flinttaxi
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YQG - YOW
5h 57m$387–638Drive 814.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Frankenmuth to Ottawacar 814.5 km
9h 34m$165–238Train
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
- Take the train from London to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
13h 28m$290–963Bus
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Detroitbus It 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus N2710
16h 29m$168–259Taxi, bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the taxi from Frankenmuth to Flinttaxi
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DTW - YOW
9h 16m$587–2,066
Windsor Airport (YQG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frankenmuth to Ottawa is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Frankenmuth to Ottawa is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $380 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankenmuth to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Saginaw and arriving at Ottawa via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankenmuth station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Ottawa via Sarnia, London and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
The distance between Frankenmuth and Ottawa is 850 km. The road distance is 814.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankenmuth to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 16h 29m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Frankenmuth to Ottawa, including transfers.
Frankenmuth to Ottawa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Saginaw station.
Frankenmuth to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Frankenmuth to Ottawa is to train which takes 13h 28m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 16h 29m.
What companies run services between Frankenmuth, MI, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Frankenmuth to Ottawa via Flint Amtrak Station, Port Huron Station, Sarnia, London, and Toronto Union Station in around 13h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankenmuth to Ottawa via Saginaw and Detroit Bus Station in around 16h 29m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Windsor Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Detroit to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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Booking & Getting There
Frankenmuth to Ottawa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Frankenmuth to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Huron Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankenmuth to Ottawa is 814 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Frankenmuth to Ottawa.
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