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How to get fromOttawa to Downtown Edmontonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Downtown Edmonton by plane, bus, train, 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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YOW - YEG
    6h 49m
    $222–812

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Winnipeg East to Reginabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regina to Edmonton Downtownbus bus
    2d 12h
    $680–1,426

  3. Drive 3,345 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Downtown Edmontoncar car 3,345 km
    40h 34m
    $664–958

  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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane YUL - YEG
    8h 38m
    $298–1,282

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,894.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Downtown Edmonton, AB, Canada?

WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) hourly.

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