There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Rimouski by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Sainte-Foytrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouskitrain VIA Rail
10h 45m$171–593Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2bus
- Take the bus from Québec to Rimouskibus
14h 32m$116–170Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
- Take the bus from Québec to Rimouskibus
12h 38m$849–881Drive 725.8 km
- Drive from Ottawa to Rimouskicar 725.8 km
8h 26m$148–213Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane YOW - YQB
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouskitrain
8h 46m$398–888Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane YUL - YQB
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouskitrain
9h 48m$384–1,158Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mont-Joli Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Mont-Joli Airport (YYY)plane YOW - YYY
9h 39m$768–2,115
Ottawa to Rimouski by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Rimouski is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Rimouski is to drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $140 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Rimouski. However, there are services departing from Gladstone / Bank and arriving at Gare via Ottawa, 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5, Québec and Moreault. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Rimouski. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rimouski via Sainte-Foy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Ottawa and Rimouski is 732 km. The road distance is 725.8 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Rimouski without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $170 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Ottawa to Rimouski, including transfers.
Ottawa to Rimouski bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Rimouski train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Rimouski is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 14h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $750 - $2,200 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Rimouski, QC, Canada?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Rimouski via Sainte-Foy in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gladstone / Bank to Gare via St-Laurent C, Ottawa, Montreal, 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5, 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2, Québec, Rimouski, and Moreault in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–240
- Business
- $150–300
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–250
- Economy Plus
- $120–260
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–280
- Economy
- $75–190
- Economy Plus
- $85–200
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–280
- Economy
- $75–190
- Economy Plus
- $85–200
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–280
- Economy
- $75–190
- Economy Plus
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51–57
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $51–57
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Rimouski bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Rimouski train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Sainte-Foy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Rimouski is 726 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Ottawa to Rimouski.
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