There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Toronto Island Airport, train
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YOW - YTZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain
2h 50m$183–715Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Whitbybus Ott-Tor
6h 30m$58–128Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Oshawatrain VIA Rail
5h 29m$94–314Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Oshawa329.4 km
4h 37mDrive 329.4 km
- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawacar 329.4 km
4h 37m$65–94Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - YYZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain
3h 15m$158–727Bus via Woburn (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Scarborough Centrebus FlixBus 2710 / ...
8h 18m$62–102
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa is to bus via Woburn which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa is to fly and train which takes 2h 50m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa. However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at Oshawa Centre Terminal via Ottawa and Whitby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Oshawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Oshawa is 404 km. The road distance is 329.4 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa, including transfers.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Oshawa, ON, Canada?
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Oshawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–310 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, Rider Express operates a bus from Ottawa to Whitby 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- 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 Toronto Union Station to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $11–65
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–200
- Economy
- $13–75
- Economy Plus
- $14–85
Train from Ottawa to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–310
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $90–220
- Business
- $140–290
- Business Plus
- $150–310
- Economy
- $100–230
- Economy Plus
- $110–240
Train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $11–65
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–200
- Economy
- $13–75
- Economy Plus
- $14–85
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Ottawa to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $50–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Scarborough Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Oshawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Whitby station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Oshawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Oshawa.
There are 186+ hotels available in Oshawa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Oshawa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









