There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YOW - YTZ
1h 17m$172–515Bus via Ottawa (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus FlixBus 2710 / ...
7h 15m$59–99Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h 51m$104–324Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminalbus Ottawa - Toronto
6h 27m$69–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Downtown Toronto384.1 km
5h 25mDrive 384.1 km
- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Torontocar 384.1 km
5h 25m$76–110Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - YYZ
1h 42m$147–527
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto is to bus via Ottawa which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Toronto Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Downtown Toronto is 353 km. The road distance is 384.1 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $100 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto, including transfers.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $330 and takes 5h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $65–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Downtown Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Toronto.
There are 1918+ hotels available in Downtown Toronto.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Downtown Toronto. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.