There are 9 ways to get from Ottawa to Raleigh by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane YOW - RDU
8h 3m$91–466Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus
20h 54m$109–186Train via Washington
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
24h 18m$271–721Drive 805.7 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Raleighcar 805.7 mi
15h 1m$185–267Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane YUL - RDU
7h 39m$632–1,810Train to Ogdensburg International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Ottawa to Brockvilletrain
- Fly from Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane OGS - RDU
6h 30m$196–1,266Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane YOW - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
9h 30m$173–788Bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
22h$159–295Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
28h 24m$273–733
Ottawa to Raleigh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Raleigh is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 20h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Raleigh is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $190 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St via Montreal and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Montreal Central Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.
The distance between Ottawa and Raleigh is 698 miles. The road distance is 810.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 20h 54m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Ottawa to Raleigh, including transfers.
Ottawa to Raleigh bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.
Ottawa to Raleigh train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Raleigh is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 20h 54m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $270 - $750 and takes 24h 18m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Raleigh, NC, USA?
United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert, Montreal, New York Midtown, and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 20h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $28–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–100
Train from Ottawa to Brockville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Raleigh bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.
Ottawa to Raleigh train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Raleigh is 810 miles. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Ottawa to Raleigh.
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