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How to get fromOttawa to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Ottawa to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 4m
    $95–214

  2. Bus, drive via Spragge

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Spraggebus bus
    3. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 40m
    $88–214

  3. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 39m

  4. Drive  697.9 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Manitoulin Islandcar car 697.9 km
    9h 8m
    $142–204

  5. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YOW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 55m

  6. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h

  7. Bus, ferry, drive via Ottawa

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h 1m

  8. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YOW - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 16m

  9. Fly to Greater Sudbury Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane plane YOW - YSB
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 44m
    $374–1,884

  10. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YOW - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 18m
    $442–789

  11. Fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane plane YOW - YHM
    2. Take the train from West Harbour GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    15h 53m

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) flights

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Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 4m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Manitoulin Island via Toronto (Union Station), Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Finch, Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave, Cyprus Lake, Tobermory Ferry Terminal, and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 14h 39m.

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