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How to get fromOttawa to Pontiacby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Pontiac by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Windsor Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YOW - YQG
    2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Downtown Pontiacbus bus
    5h 53m
    $179–349

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    14h 29m
    $74–117

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    11h 26m
    $137–440

  4. Drive  475.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Pontiaccar car 475.9 mi
    9h 11m
    $109–158

  5. Fly to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YOW - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $383–1,325

Ottawa to Pontiac by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 464.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Downtown Pontiac via Detroit Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold in around 14h 29m.

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