There are 3 ways to get from Ottawa to French River by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Warrenbus Ontc
- Take the taxi from Warren to French Rivertaxi
7h 20m$141–220Drive 463.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to French Rivercar 463.7 km
6h 5m$85–122Fly, taxi
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane YOW - YSB
- Take the taxi from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to French Rivertaxi
6h 10m$524–2,164
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to French River is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to French River is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $80 - $130.
The distance between Ottawa and French River is 489 km. The road distance is 463.7 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to French River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 20m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Ottawa to French River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to French River is 464 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Ottawa to French River.
There are two+ hotels available in French River.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and French River, ON, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Ottawa to French River. However, you can take the bus to Warren then take the taxi to French River. Alternatively, you can drive from Ottawa to French River in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,800
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport via Montreal, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Warren
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–45
- Senior
- $50–80
- Adult
- $60–90
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