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How to get fromOttawa to Lancasterby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Ottawa to Lancaster by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    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 Lancastertrain train
    13h 59m
    $381–932

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YOW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    16h 32m
    $198–775

  3. 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
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 16h
    $938–2,149

  4. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 21h
    $449–853

  5. Drive 2,721.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Lancastercar car 2,721.6 mi
    44h 51m
    $623–900

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YOW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    15h 39m
    $234–920

  7. 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 Lancastertrain train
    13h 51m
    $307–1,287

  8. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YOW - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    17h 43m
    $249–926

  9. 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 Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 18h
    $952–2,007

  10. Bus, train #2

    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 San Bernardinotrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2d 23h
    $888–1,869

Ottawa to Lancaster by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$938Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,471.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ottawa to Lancaster via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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