There are 8 ways to get from Roanoke to Ottawa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ROA - YOW
6h 55m$110–560Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7bus
23h 26m$234–596Train
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
24h 25m$344–933Drive 1,122.4 km
- Drive from Roanoke to Ottawacar 1,122.4 km
13h 45m$227–327Train to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane CHO - YOW
8h 50m$181–706Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane LYH - YOW
9h 34m$122–599Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
9h 5m$888–1,485Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7bus
23h 37m$220–343
Roanoke to Ottawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Ottawa is to bus which costs $220 - $350 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Ottawa is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Washington, New York and 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Ottawa via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between Roanoke and Ottawa is 983 km. The road distance is 1122.4 km.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Ottawa without a car is to bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride which takes 23h 26m and costs $230 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Roanoke to Ottawa, including transfers.
Roanoke to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Ottawa is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 23h 26m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $950 and takes 24h 25m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 via Exit 140 -Park and Ride, Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Washington Union Station, Washington, New York, Montreal, and 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 in around 23h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Charlottesville to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Ottawa is 1122 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Roanoke to Ottawa.
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