There are 6 ways to get from Markham to Ottawa by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Centennial GO to Union Station GOtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
3h 36m$223–564Bus via McCowan Rd at Southdale Dr South Side
cheapest- Take the bus from SCARBORO GO - 330 Borough Dr. to Waller St at Laurier Avebus 2730
6h 43m$12–83Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawabus FlixBus 2700 / ...
6h 2m$57–88Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
6h 36m$108–329Drive 366.7 km
- Drive from Markham to Ottawacar 366.7 km
4h 49m$74–106Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Unionville GO Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
3h 31m$142–564
Markham to Ottawa by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Markham to Ottawa is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Markham to Ottawa is to bus and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Markham to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from McCowan Rd at South Unionville Ave and arriving at Ottawa via Scarborough Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Markham to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Centennial GO and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Markham and Ottawa is 405 km. The road distance is 366.7 km.
The best way to get from Markham to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Markham to Ottawa, including transfers.
Markham to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scarborough Centre station.
Markham to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Markham to Ottawa is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $330 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Markham, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 30m. 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
- $55–410
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Centennial GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- GO Transit
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Unionville GO Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- GO Transit
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from SCARBORO GO - 330 Borough Dr. to Waller St at Laurier Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–80
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $75–80
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Booking & Getting There
Markham to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ottawa station.
Markham to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markham to Ottawa is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Markham to Ottawa.
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