What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Oshawa is to bus via Gladstone / Bank which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Oshawa is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $90 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Oshawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Oshawa. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Oshawa Centre Terminal via Whitby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Oshawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottawa and arriving at Oshawa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The distance between Ottawa and Oshawa is 393 km. The road distance is 334 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Oshawa without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Oshawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $90 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The train from Ottawa to Oshawa takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Oshawa bus from?

Ottawa to Oshawa bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Ottawa station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Oshawa train from?

Ottawa to Oshawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or bus from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Oshawa is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Ottawa to Oshawa bus arrive?

Ottawa to Oshawa bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Whitby station.

Where does the Ottawa to Oshawa train arrive?

Ottawa to Oshawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Oshawa station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Oshawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Oshawa is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Ottawa to Oshawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottawa to Oshawa?

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Ottawa to Oshawa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Oshawa by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Oshawatrain VIA Rail
4h 2m
$90–310
Bus via Gladstone / Bank
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd to Whitby, ON - 1350 Brock St Sbus Ottawa
6h 53m
$55–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Whitbybus Ott-Tor
4h 59m
$58–118
Drive 334 km
1. Drive from Ottawa to Oshawacar 334 km
4h 32m
$67–96
Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YOW - YTZ
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain
4h 4m
$175–754
Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - YYZ
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Oshawatrain
4h 29m
$154–767

Ottawa to Oshawa by train

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Distance: 393.2 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Oshawa, ON, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Oshawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–310 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, Rider Express operates a bus from Ottawa to Whitby 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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