There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Cancún by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane YOW - CUN
7h 30m$3,987–15,172Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airportbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane YUL - CUN
9h 8m$3,881–10,088Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus
4d 5h$109,724–113,863Drive 5,571.9 km
- Drive from Ottawa to Cancúncar 5,571.9 km
2d 17h$14,301–20,656Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus
4d 6h$12,562–25,001
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cancún is to bus and fly which costs $3800 - $11000 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cancún is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $3900 - $16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cancún. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Detroit, Grand Rapids, Morelia and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 5h.
The distance between Ottawa and Cancún is 2907 km. The road distance is 5571.9 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cancún without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 5h and costs $109000 - $114000.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Ottawa to Cancún, including transfers.
Ottawa to Cancún bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cancún is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $3900 - $16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $109000 - $114000 and takes 4 days 5h.
Ottawa to Cancún bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Cancún is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 12:27 PM in Ottawa and 11:27 AM in Cancún.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Cancún, Mexico?
Air Canada, Air Transat, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Detroit, Grand Rapids, Morelia, Morelia, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 4d 5h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancún International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–9,500
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancún International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–10,000
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cancún International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,200–9,500
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cancún International Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–9,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,500–13,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cancún is 5572 km. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Ottawa to Cancún.
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