Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Ottawaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Ottawa

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane PHL - YOW
    4h 23m
    $1,077–2,294

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    11h 30m
    $124–1,014

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    17h 59m
    $232–1,444

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Ottawarideshare rideshare 710.3 km
    8h 17m

  5. Drive 710.3 km

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Ottawacar car 710.3 km
    8h 17m
    $140–202

  6. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane PHL - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    4h 26m
    $914–3,023

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    12h 59m
    $147–239

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Ottawa by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 619.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Ottawa via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 17h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers