There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YOW - YQG
3h 20m$289–599Drive 728.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Lakeshorecar 728.1 km
8h 37m$132–190Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
10h 1m$234–676Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Windsorbus FlixBus N2710
12h 54m$146–206
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor Airport (YQG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $280 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Forest Glade at Wildwood via Windsor Transit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Windsor via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Ottawa and Lakeshore is 700 km. The road distance is 728.1 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs $230 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore, including transfers.
Ottawa to Lakeshore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Lakeshore train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $280 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $700 and takes 10h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lakeshore, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor Airport (YQG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Lakeshore via Toronto Union Station and Windsor in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Windsor Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–210
- Business
- $130–280
- Business Plus
- $140–300
- Economy
- $90–220
- Economy Plus
- $100–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Lakeshore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Windsor station.
Ottawa to Lakeshore train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Lakeshore is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Ottawa to Lakeshore.
There are 297+ hotels available in Lakeshore.