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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Charlottetown by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)plane plane YOW - YYG
    4h 51m
    $288–658

  2. Drive  1,218.3 km

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    1. Drive from Ottawa to Charlottetowncar car 1,218.3 km
    15h 20m
    $246–355

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Moncton to Amherstbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Amherst to Charlottetown Terminalbus bus
    25h 49m
    $366–984

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)plane plane YUL - YYG
    5h 48m
    $374–1,428

Ottawa to Charlottetown by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Charlottetown, PE, Canada?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) every 4 hours.

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