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How to get fromRaleigh to Ottawaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane RDU - YOW
    7h 4m
    $957–3,007

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    20h 57m
    $162–282

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    19h 54m
    $329–630

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    20h 13m
    $192–362

  5. Drive 1,294.4 km

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ottawacar car 1,294.4 km
    14h 59m
    $257–371

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane GSO - YOW
    8h 24m
    $221–882

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane RDU - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    7h 34m
    $692–2,447

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ogdensburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS)plane plane RDU - OGS
    2. Take the train from Brockville to Ottawatrain train
    6h 28m
    $255–1,734

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union 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
    26h 24m
    $453–1,069

Raleigh to Ottawa by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,116.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Ottawa via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 20h 13m.

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