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How to get fromOttawa to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Ottawa to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YOW - SAN
    10h 51m
    $165–708

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YOW - LAX
    11h 31m
    $130–566

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,437–2,266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $490–807

  5. Drive  2,744.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Los Angelescar car 2,744.4 mi
    44h 43m
    $629–908

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YOW - SFO
    11h 22m
    $144–567

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    10h 18m
    $300–1,611

  8. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YUL - SFO
    10h 46m
    $289–1,320

  9. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    10h 59m
    $255–1,119

  10. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YYZ - SMF
    13h 10m
    $236–930

  11. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    13h 28m
    $341–1,039

Ottawa to California by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,372.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and California, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Los Angeles Union Station via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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