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

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There are 7 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 Spraggebus bus
    3. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 26m
    $89–209

  2. Bus, drive via Lyon O-Train East / Est

    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, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Guelphtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Guelph to Owen Soundbus bus
    4. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h 35m

  4. Drive  697.9 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Manitoulin Islandcar car 697.9 km
    9h 8m
    $140–201

  5. 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 46m
    $424–1,884

  6. Bus, drive via Blind River

    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

  7. 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 46m
    $437–789

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ottawa to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 864.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

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 Spragge, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Manitoulin Island via Toronto Union Station, Guelph, Guelph, Owen Sound, Tobermory Ferry Terminal, and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 16h 35m.

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