There are 5 ways to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
1h 16m$282–970Drive 178.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawacar 178.1 km
2h 8m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
2h 15m$40–60Train
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
2h 36m$39–244Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Ottawa178.1 km
2h 8m
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $280 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montréal and arriving at Ottawa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Dorval and arriving at Ottawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Ottawa is 163 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa, including transfers.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Dorval station.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $280 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 15m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $250 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Montreal Airport (YUL), Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Air Transat, Air Canada, and Jet Aviation fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Orléans Express operates a bus from Montréal to Ottawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Dorval to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Ottawa.
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