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There are 6 ways to get from Saint John to Ottawa by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from St. John Airport

    best
    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YSJ - YOW
    5h 56m
    $477–1,208

  2. Drive  910.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint John to Ottawacar car 910.3 km
    11h 44m
    $185–267

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    22h 25m
    $235–367

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    25h 15m
    $345–935

  5. Bus to Fredericton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Fredericton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YFC - YOW
    4h 28m
    $267–580

  6. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YQM - YOW
    7h
    $323–759

Saint John to Ottawa by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Air Canada, Pascan Aviation, and two other airlines fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 4 times a day.

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