There are 7 ways to get from Rimouski to Ottawa by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rimouski to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 25m$169–587Bus via Quebec
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimouski to Québecbus
- Take the bus from 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2 to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
13h 1m$140–189Bus
- Take the bus from Rimouski to Québecbus
- Take the bus from Québec to Montréal Downtown – Métro Papineaubus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus
12h 59mDrive 726.4 km
- Drive from Rimouski to Ottawacar 726.4 km
8h 27m$147–212Train to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rimouski to Sainte-Foytrain
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YQB - YOW
8h 34m$389–882Train via Quebec
- Take the train from Rimouski to Sainte-Foytrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 27m$175–598Fly from Mont-Joli Airport
- Fly from Mont-Joli Airport (YYY) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYY - YOW
18h 39m$160–1,009
Rimouski to Ottawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimouski to Ottawa is to bus via Quebec which costs $140 - $190 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rimouski to Ottawa is to drive which takes 8h 27m and costs $140 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimouski to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Gare and arriving at Gladstone / Bank via Rimouski, Québec, Montreal and St-Laurent D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimouski to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rimouski and arriving at Ottawa via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Rimouski and Ottawa is 732 km. The road distance is 726.4 km.
The best way to get from Rimouski to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $160 - $600.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Rimouski to Ottawa, including transfers.
Rimouski to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Rimouski station.
Rimouski to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rimouski station.
The best way to get from Rimouski to Ottawa is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $1,100 and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between Rimouski, QC, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Rimouski to Ottawa via Montréal in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare to Gladstone / Bank via Moreault, Rimouski, Québec, Montréal Downtown – Métro Papineau, Station Papineau, Station Berri-UQAM, Montreal, Ottawa, and St-Laurent D in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Mont-Joli Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Moncton
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Mont-Joli Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Moncton, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Mont-Joli Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Moncton, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Mont-Joli Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Moncton, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rimouski to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $180–340
- Business Plus
- $190–350
- Economy
- $140–300
- Economy Plus
- $150–310
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
Train from Rimouski to Sainte-Foy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–280
- Economy
- $75–190
- Economy Plus
- $85–200
Train from Rimouski to Sainte-Foy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–280
- Economy
- $75–190
- Economy Plus
- $85–200
Train from Sainte-Foy to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–240
- Business
- $150–300
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–250
- Economy Plus
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Rimouski to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Rimouski to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1 438 793 4003
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jaguaride Transport
Bus from Québec to Montréal Downtown – Métro Papineau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Jaguaride Transport
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from 423 Rue de la Gare-du-Palais, Quebec City, QC G1K 3X2 to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $50–60
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Booking & Getting There
Rimouski to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Québec station.
Rimouski to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimouski to Ottawa is 726 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Rimouski to Ottawa.
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