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How to get fromMontreal to Downtown Ottawaby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Downtown Ottawa by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    2h 18m
    $47–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWNbus bus Montreal
    3h 25m
    $27–60

  3. Bus via Ottawa

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus Montréal - Ottawa
    2h 52m
    $49–65

  4. Drive 192.6 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Downtown Ottawacar car 192.6 km
    2h 20m
    $38–55

  5. Fly, line 1 tram

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YUL - YOW
    2. Take the tram from Hurdman O-Train West / Ouest to Parliament / Parlement O-Train West / Ouesttram tram
    2h 58m
    $292–1,012

Montreal to Downtown Ottawa by train and tram

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Downtown Ottawa, 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.

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