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How to get fromOttawa to North Poleby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to North Pole by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YOW - FAI
    17h 27m
    $339–1,309

  2. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YUL - FAI
    18h 13m
    $334–1,511

  3. Drive  3,882.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to North Polecar car 3,882.8 mi
    3d 2h
    $799–1,154

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYZ - FAI
    21h 24m
    $350–1,330

  5. Bus, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    3. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BTV - FAI
    23h 41m
    $604–2,273

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,986.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 27m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and North Pole, AK, USA?

United Airlines, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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