There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Baja California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YOW - SAN
11h 53m$3,058–13,451Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2d 16h$13,525–34,983Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cbxbus
2d 20h$8,209–14,048Drive 4,462.6 km
- Drive from Ottawa to Tijuanacar 4,462.6 km
47h 3m$11,475–16,574Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YUL - SAN
11h 12m$5,611–26,768Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane YOW - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
14h 51m$9,103–19,186Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus
- Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus
3d 14h$13,184–31,345
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Baja California is to fly which costs $3000 - $14000 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Baja California is to train and fly which takes 11h 12m and costs $5500 - $27000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Cbx via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Toronto Union Station, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Ottawa and Baja California is 3856 km. The road distance is 4462.6 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Baja California without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 14h and costs $13000 - $32000.
It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Ottawa to Baja California, including transfers.
Ottawa to Baja California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Baja California train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Baja California is to fly which takes 11h 53m and costs $3000 - $14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13000 - $35000 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $8000 - $14000 and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Baja California, Mexico?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Tijuana via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,200–14,000
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,900–13,000
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,300–14,000
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–12,000
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–12,000
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–9,500
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–9,500
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,500–11,000
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,600–11,000
- 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
- $1,300–4,100
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $1,300–3,100
- Business
- $1,900–3,900
- Business Plus
- $2,100–4,100
- Economy
- $1,400–3,200
- Economy Plus
- $1,600–3,300
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $1,000–2,600
- Business
- $1,600–3,500
- Business Plus
- $1,800–3,700
- Economy
- $1,100–2,700
- Economy Plus
- $1,300–2,900
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $490–3,000
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $490–1,500
- Business
- $1,000–2,800
- Business Plus
- $1,200–3,000
- Economy
- $550–1,600
- Economy Plus
- $600–1,800
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Baja California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Baja California is 3h behind Ottawa. It is currently 12:26 PM in Ottawa and 9:26 AM in Baja California.
Ottawa to Baja California train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Baja California is 4463 km. It takes approximately 47h 3m to drive from Ottawa to Baja California.
There are 573+ hotels available in Baja California.






