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How to get fromMelbourne to Ottawaby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Ottawa by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane MEL - YOW
    27h 39m
    $1,433–2,333

  2. Fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane plane MEL - MSS
    2. Drive from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Ottawacar car
    28h 34m
    $851–2,863

  3. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane MEL - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    26h 27m
    $1,467–3,272

  4. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane MEL - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    30h 11m
    $1,337–2,361

  5. Fly to Ogdensburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS)plane plane MEL - OGS
    2. Take the train from Brockville to Ottawatrain train
    42h 31m
    $860–3,059

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration26h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,607.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 4 times a day.

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