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How to get fromOttawa to Vancouverby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Vancouver by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YOW - PDX
    10h 53m
    $299–759

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YOW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    13h 40m
    $246–946

  3. Train via Chicago

    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 train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $921–2,142

  4. Drive 2,581 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Vancouvercar car 2,581 mi
    46h 52m
    $591–854

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

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YUL - PDX
    12h 21m
    $585–1,266

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $940–1,990

  7. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $787–1,735

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    4d 15h
    $925–1,949

Ottawa to Vancouver by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,263.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Vancouver, WA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Vancouver Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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