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How to get fromOttawa to Bowmanvilleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Bowmanville by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Oshawatrain train VIA Rail
    5h 9m
    $96–305

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Whitbybus bus Ott-Tor
    5h 51m
    $58–118

  3. Drive 323.3 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Bowmanvillecar car 323.3 km
    4h 26m
    $64–93

  4. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YOW - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain train
    5h 27m
    $181–762

  5. Bus via Gladstone / Bank

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd to Whitby, ON - 1350 Brock St Sbus bus Ottawa
    7h 48m
    $59–120

  6. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YOW - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain train
    5h 52m
    $160–775

Ottawa to Bowmanville by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Bowmanville, 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.

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