There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, ferry, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane SEA - YOW
9h 22m$289–1,209Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB
cheapest- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane LKE - YOW
14h 38m$274–1,104Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus
2d 17h$1,309–2,722Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
3d$672–1,268Drive 4,056 km
- Drive from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW)car 4,056 km
45h 24m$802–1,158Ferry to Victoria International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYJ - YOW
10h 40m$325–1,143Train, bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YLW - YOW
15h 50m$369–1,086Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver International Airport, fly
- Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YVR - YOW
7h 17m$362–1,192Fly Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbour, shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly
- Fly from Seattle - Lake Union to Vancouver Harbourplane
- Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airport
- Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YXX - YOW
9h 41m$444–1,170Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
4d 7h$1,173–2,565
Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is to ferry and fly which costs $320 - $1,200 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $360 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Ottawa Airport (YOW). However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Airport / Aéroport via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station and Tremblay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW). However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Ottawa via Vancouver and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.
The distance between Seattle and Ottawa Airport (YOW) is 3556 km. The road distance is 4056 km.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $1,300 - $2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW), including transfers.
Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $280 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $2,600 and takes 4 days 7h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada?
WestJet, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Airport / Aéroport via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Ottawa, and Tremblay B in around 3d.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Nanaimo, Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–850
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–450
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–850
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–850
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Ganges Harbor, Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, Vancouver International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, Vancouver International Airport, Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Coal Harbour Spb, Nanaimo, Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–850
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $650–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,100
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $1,000–2,100
- Business
- $1,100–1,800
- Business Plus
- $1,100–1,800
- Economy
- $1,100–2,100
- Economy Plus
- $1,200–2,100
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800 232 1958
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Arrow
Bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- Red Arrow
- Phone
- +1 604 229 1232
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reliable Bus
Shuttle from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Reliable Bus
- Phone
- +1 800-888-2535
- Website
- clippervacations.com
Ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–290
- Schedules at
- clippervacations.com
- Adult
- $170–290
- Child
- $110–150
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 5:11 PM in Seattle and 8:11 PM in Ottawa Airport (YOW).
Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW) is 4056 km. It takes approximately 45h 24m to drive from Seattle to Ottawa Airport (YOW).
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