There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YOW - YUL
55 min$281–967Drive 190.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montrealcar 190.2 km
2h 21m$38–54Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
3h 29m$44–244Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus Montréal - Ottawa
3h 52m$44–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Montreal190.2 km
2h 21mBus via Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRY
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRY to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARSbus Ottawa
4h 47m$54–64
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $280 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at Montréal via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Montréal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Montreal is 167 km. The road distance is 190.2 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $40 - $250.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal, including transfers.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $280 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 3h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Transat, Air Canada, and Jet Aviation fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Montréal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–240 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- 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
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRY to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Montreal.
There are 1255+ hotels available in Montreal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Montreal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.