There are 6 ways to get from Portland, ME to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Portland to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane PWM - YOW
5h 43m$125–680Drive 593.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Portland, ME to Ottawacar 593.1 km
7h 58m$120–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
13h 40m$139–426Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane BOS - YOW
5h 59m$258–848Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, drive
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane BOS - MSS
- Drive from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Ottawacar
5h 56m$123–549Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus
14h 55m$140–247
Portland, ME to Ottawa by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Ottawa is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Ottawa is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Ottawa via Boston and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Portland, ME and Ottawa is 480 km. The road distance is 593.1 km.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Ottawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 40m and costs $130 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Portland, ME to Ottawa, including transfers.
Portland, ME to Ottawa bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
The best way to get from Portland, ME to Ottawa is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 14h 55m.
Portland, ME to Ottawa bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Ottawa is 593 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Portland, ME to Ottawa.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines flies from Portland (PWM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Ottawa via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Montreal in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Portland to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Portland to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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