There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to 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$160–550Bus via Ottawa (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus FlixBus 2710 / ...
6h 47m$59–104Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h 52m$104–324Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminalbus Ottawa - Toronto
6h 23m$69–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Toronto384.2 km
5h 27mDrive 384.2 km
- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Torontocar 384.2 km
5h 27m$76–109Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - YYZ
1h 42m$147–526
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto is to bus via Ottawa which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto is to fly which takes 1h and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to 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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Toronto Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Toronto is 350 km. The road distance is 384.2 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ), including transfers and time at the airport.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto is to fly which takes 1h and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $330 and takes 5h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and 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
- $50–360
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
- $160–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- 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
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Toronto Island Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Toronto.
Air Canada and Porter Airlines offer flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Toronto Island Airport Airport.
There are 1951+ hotels available in Toronto.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Toronto. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










