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How to get fromOttawa to Sydneyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YOW - YQY
    5h 51m
    $443–2,139

  2. Drive 1,526.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Sydneycar car 1,526.8 km
    18h 33m
    $300–433

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to Sydneybus bus
    34h 13m
    $553–1,339

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

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YUL - YQY
    5h 14m
    $569–3,159

Ottawa to Sydney by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration34h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$553Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Sydney, NS, Canada?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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