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How to get fromOttawa to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YOW - LAX
    11h 31m
    $130–566

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,437–2,266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus 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
    2d 17h
    $490–807

  4. Drive  2,744.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Los Angelescar car 2,744.4 mi
    44h 43m
    $629–908

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YOW - BUR
    13h 14m
    $195–805

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

    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
    10h 59m
    $255–1,119

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

    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
    15h 4m
    $163–667

  8. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    13h 28m
    $341–1,039

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

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YOW - SNA
    14h 50m
    $230–928

Ottawa to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,395.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Los Angeles Union Station via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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