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How to get fromOttawa to Irvineby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Ottawa to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YOW - SNA
    10h 10m
    $223–903

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 13h
    $932–2,140

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 19h
    $421–816

  4. Drive 2,746.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Irvinecar car 2,746.3 mi
    44h 51m
    $629–908

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YOW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    12h 48m
    $388–928

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    12h 40m
    $284–1,233

  7. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YOW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    14h 4m
    $318–1,272

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $955–1,998

  9. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $887–1,790

Ottawa to Irvine by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$932Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,363.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Tustin via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 13h.

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