There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Kanata by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
3h 9m$47–243Drive 214.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Montreal to Kanatacar 214.6 km
2h 35m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
4h$48–67Fly, line 116 bus, line 68 bus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
- Take the bus from South Keys E to Baseline 2Abus
- Take the bus from Baseline 2A to Terry Fox / Katimavikbus
4h 5mBus via Tunney's Pasture B
- Take the bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWNbus Montreal
4h 38m$51–57
Montreal to Kanata by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Kanata is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Kanata is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Kanata. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Kanata via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal 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 9m.
The distance between Montreal and Kanata is 214 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Montreal to Kanata without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $45 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Montreal to Kanata, including transfers.
Montreal to Kanata bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Kanata train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Kanata is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $45 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Montreal, 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
- $800–1,200
- 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
- viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- 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
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://orleansexpress.com/en/
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 613-560-5000
- Website
- octranspo.com
Bus from South Keys E to Baseline 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.octranspo.com/en/
Bus from Baseline 2A to Terry Fox / Katimavik
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.octranspo.com/en/
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobusmaheux.com
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
- https://maheux.betterez.com/cart/56532ac09ee1bffd2501c6c8
- Website
- https://autobusmaheux.qc.ca/?lang=en
- Adult
- $51–57
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Kanata bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal to Kanata train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Kanata is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Montreal to Kanata.
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