What is the cheapest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Montreal and Ottawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montréal and arriving at Ottawa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Montreal and Ottawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montréal and arriving at Ottawa. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Montreal to Ottawa?

The distance between Montreal and Ottawa is 183 km. The road distance is 192.6 km.

How do I travel from Montreal to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Montreal to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Montreal to Ottawa?

The train from Montréal to Ottawa takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Montreal to Ottawa bus from?

Montreal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.

Where do I catch the Montreal to Ottawa train from?

Montreal to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.

Train, bus or fly from Montreal to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Montreal to Ottawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $65 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $1,100 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Montreal to Ottawa bus arrive?

Montreal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.

Where does the Montreal to Ottawa train arrive?

Montreal to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.

Can I drive from Montreal to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Ottawa is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Montreal to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Montreal to Ottawa?

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Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 315+ hotels available in Ottawa.

Montreal to Ottawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Montreal to Ottawa by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
2h 1m
$40–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
2h 45m
$27–65
Drive 192.6 km
1. Drive from Montreal to Ottawacar 192.6 km
2h 20m
$39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
2h 43m
$288–1,008

Montreal to Ottawa by train

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Distance: 183.1 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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