There are 5 ways to get from Montreal Central Station to Kanata by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
3h 8m$47–243Drive 215.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Montreal Central Station to Kanatacar 215.9 km
2h 32m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
4h 27m$48–67Fly, bus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Kanatabus
4h 25m$295–1,018Bus via Tunney's Pasture B
- Take the bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWNbus Montreal
5h 45m$55–61
Montreal Central Station to Kanata by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal Central Station to Kanata is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal Central Station to Kanata is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal Central Station to Kanata. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Kanata via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal Central Station to Kanata. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Tunney's Pasture O-Train via Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Montreal Central Station and Kanata is 214 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Montreal Central Station to Kanata without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Montreal Central Station to Kanata, including transfers.
Montreal Central Station to Kanata bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal Central Station to Kanata train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal Central Station to Kanata is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Montreal Central Station, QC, Canada and Kanata, ON, Canada?
VIA Rail operates a train from Montréal to Ottawa 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–240 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Orléans Express operates a bus from Montréal to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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 Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Kanata
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51–57
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $51–57
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal Central Station to Kanata bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal Central Station to Kanata train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal Central Station to Kanata is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Montreal Central Station to Kanata.
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