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How to get fromOttawa to Fort McMurrayby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Fort McMurray 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 Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YOW - YMM
    7h 43m
    $364–1,544

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jasper Townsite to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Fort McMurray - Hardin Stbus bus
    3d 15h
    $1,094–2,276

  3. Drive  3,545.7 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Fort McMurraycar car 3,545.7 km
    46h 3m
    $718–1,037

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

    1. Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM)plane plane YUL - YMM
    9h 36m
    $387–1,577

  5. Train, bus via Calgary Airport (YYC)

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jasper to Calgary International Airport - YYCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Calgary - Airport YYC to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Fort McMurray - 10013 Macdonald Avebus bus
    3d 23h

Ottawa to Fort McMurray by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,094Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,776.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Fort McMurray, AB, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) 5 times a day.

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