There are 9 ways to get from Ottawa to Muskoka River by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Vaughan
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Bracebridge Rest Stopbus Ontc
8h 27m$142–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to North Baybus Ontc
- Take the bus from North Bay to Bracebridgebus Ontc
8h 29m$60–145Drive 371.5 km
- Drive from Ottawa to Muskoka Rivercar 371.5 km
5h 5m$76–109Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Gravenhurstbus
6h 1m$185–644Train, taxi
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Washagotrain
- Take the taxi from Washago to Muskoka Rivertaxi
8h 28m$229–666Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Bracebridgebus Ontc
9h 55m$138–397Bus via Toronto (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus FlixBus N2700 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Bracebridgebus FlixBus 2707
11h 59m$110–162Fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YOW - YTZ
- Take the bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Bracebridge Rest Stopbus
6h 43m$222–630Fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane YOW - YHM
- Take the bus from King St. W. @ Summers Ln. to Hwy 407 Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Bracebridge Rest Stopbus
8h 16m$158–647
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Muskoka River is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Muskoka River is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Muskoka River. However, there are services departing from Ottawa - Via Rail and arriving at Bracebridge via North Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Ottawa and Muskoka River is 640 km. The road distance is 371.5 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Muskoka River without a car is to train and bus via Vaughan which takes 8h 27m and costs $140 - $400.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Ottawa to Muskoka River, including transfers.
Ottawa to Muskoka River bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Ottawa - Via Rail station.
Ottawa to Muskoka River bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at North Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Muskoka River is 372 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ottawa to Muskoka River.
There are 83+ hotels available in Muskoka River.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Muskoka River, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Muskoka River via North Bay and Bracebridge in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- 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 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 Washago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
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
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Bracebridge Rest Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $14–22
- Senior
- $25–40
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to North Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–80
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $27–40
- Senior
- $45–70
- Adult
- $50–80
Bus from North Bay to Bracebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $15–22
- Senior
- $25–40
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Bracebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $16–24
- Senior
- $27–40
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Bracebridge Rest Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $14–22
- Senior
- $25–40
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Bracebridge Rest Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $14–22
- Senior
- $25–40
- Adult
- $29–45
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Abby taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 259 9566
- Website
- abbytaxi.ca
Going with Gibb
- Phone
- +1 705 345 2239
- Website
- goingwithgibb.com
Orillia Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 705 325 8888
- Website
- orilliataxi.com
Gravenhurst Taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 687 2246
Muskoka Taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 687 2111
- Website
- muskokataxis.com
Coldwater Taxi
- Phone
- +1 705 686 3444
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