There are 6 ways to get from North York to Ottawa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, subway, or bus
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Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
3h 17m$151–562Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SCARBORO GO - 330 Borough Dr. to Waller St at Laurier Avebus 2730
6h 54m$42–58Bus via Scarborough Centre (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawabus FlixBus 2710 / ...
6h 13m$57–88Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
6h 17m$102–323Drive 384.3 km
- Drive from North York to Ottawacar 384.3 km
5h 2m$69–100Line 1 subway to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centresubway
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
3h 32m$219–577
North York to Ottawa by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North York to Ottawa is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from North York to Ottawa is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from North York to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Finch Ave East at Willowdale Ave and arriving at Ottawa via Scarborough Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from North York station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between North York and Ottawa is 397 km. The road distance is 384.3 km.
The best way to get from North York to Ottawa without a car is to bus via Scarborough Centre which takes 6h 13m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from North York to Ottawa, including transfers.
North York to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scarborough Centre station.
North York to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from North York to Ottawa is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Scarborough Centre, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 13m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $330 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between North York, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawa 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
- Phone
- +1 416 393 4636
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTC
Subway from North York Centre Station - Southbound Platform to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- TTC
- Senior Cash (65+)
- $3
- Youth Cash (13-19)
- $3
- Adult Card
- $4
- Adult Cash
- $4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from SCARBORO GO - 330 Borough Dr. to Waller St at Laurier Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- Megabus
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Booking & Getting There
North York to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ottawa station.
North York to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between North York to Ottawa is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from North York to Ottawa.
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