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

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

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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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YOW - FAI
    17h 15m
    $327–1,207

  2. Drive 3,895.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Fairbankscar car 3,895.9 mi
    3d 3h
    $892–1,288

  3. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YUL - FAI
    16h 56m
    $343–1,512

  4. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SYR - FAI
    19h 38m
    $468–1,681

  5. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYZ - FAI
    19h 24m
    $349–1,231

  6. Bus, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    3. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BTV - FAI
    21h 18m
    $469–1,659

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,968 mi
  • Duration: 17h 15m

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

United Airlines, WestJet, and Delta fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

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