There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Greater Sudbury Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane YOW - YSB
- Take the bus from Sudbury to North Bay Health Ctrbus
3h 45m$284–1,595Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to North Baybus Ontc
6h 37m$31–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to North Bay360.9 km
4h 28mDrive 360.9 km
- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Baycar 360.9 km
4h 28m$72–103Fly to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB)plane YOW - YYB
2h 57m$725–1,541Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to North Baybus
6h 45m$183–590
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay is to bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $700 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay. However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at North Bay via Ottawa - Via Rail. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and North Bay is 559 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay, including transfers.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Ottawa - Via Rail station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2h 57m.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at North Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to North Bay.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and North Bay, ON, Canada?
Ontario Northland operates a bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to North Bay once daily. Tickets cost $27–80 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Jet Aviation, Bearskin Lake Air, and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) once daily.
- Website
- aircanada.com
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 Greater Sudbury Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,500
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport via Montreal, Rouyn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- bearskinairlines.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport via Greater Sudbury Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,000
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Greater Sudbury Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- 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
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Sudbury to North Bay Health Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $12–18
- Senior
- $20–30
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to North Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–80
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $27–40
- Senior
- $45–70
- Adult
- $50–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to North Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to North Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 23+ hotels available in North Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and North Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




