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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Winnipeg by plane, bus, train, 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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane plane YOW - YWG
    4h 25m
    $147–657

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus bus
    33h 19m
    $149–449

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain train VIA Rail
    39h 59m
    $544–1,266

  4. Drive 2,047.8 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Winnipegcar car 2,047.8 km
    26h 5m
    $406–587

  5. 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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane plane YUL - YWG
    6h 13m
    $263–1,127

Ottawa to Winnipeg by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration33h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,703.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?

WestJet, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Winnipeg via Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 33h 19m.

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