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How to get fromOttawa to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YOW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    12h 36m
    $197–813

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    2d 20h
    $664–1,500

  3. Drive  2,658.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Carson Citycar car 2,658.8 mi
    42h 51m
    $609–879

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YUL - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    14h 27m
    $223–1,067

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YOW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    17h 33m
    $247–872

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    5. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    2d 21h
    $796–2,021

Ottawa to Carson City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$664Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,294 mi
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Carson City. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Vassar Street, take the line 12 bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, then take the bus to Washington Street and W Plaza Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 2d 20h.

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