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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane SEA - YOW
    9h 45m
    $258–1,208

  2. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,036–2,649

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2d 22h
    $699–1,111

  4. Drive  4,052.4 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ottawacar car 4,052.4 km
    45h 17m
    $819–1,183

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YVR - YOW
    10h 34m
    $264–995

  6. Ferry to Victoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYJ - YOW
    11h 10m
    $333–1,204

  7. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YXX - YOW
    12h 34m
    $356–1,116

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    4d 7h
    $1,158–2,551

Seattle to Ottawa by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,566.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

WestJet, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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