There are 8 ways to get from St. Thomas to Ottawa by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from London to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
9h 46m$144–566Bus via Toronto
cheapest- Take the bus from St Thomas to Torontobus FlixBus 2702
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Avebus 2730
10h 30m$42–131Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Thomas to Torontobus FlixBus 2702
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus FlixBus 2700 / ...
9h 55m$92–136Drive 583.3 km
- Drive from St. Thomas to Ottawacar 583.3 km
7h 9m$117–168Fly from London International Airport
- Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YXU - YOW
6h 28m$329–1,717Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Thomas to Torontobus FlixBus 2702
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
9h 58m$137–371Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
6h 23m$167–596Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from London to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
6h 47m$259–801
St. Thomas to Ottawa by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Thomas to Ottawa is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from St. Thomas to Ottawa is to bus and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Thomas to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from St Thomas and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Thomas to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from London and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between St. Thomas and Ottawa is 656 km. The road distance is 583.3 km.
The best way to get from St. Thomas to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $140 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from St. Thomas to Ottawa, including transfers.
St. Thomas to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Thomas station.
St. Thomas to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from London station.
The best way to get from St. Thomas to Ottawa is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $1,800 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between St. Thomas, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from St Thomas to Ottawa via London, London, and Toronto Union Station in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Thomas to Ottawa via Toronto in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from London International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from London International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–550
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from London to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 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
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
Train from London to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Thomas to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Thomas to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Thomas to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $75–85
- Phone
- +1 647 477 5500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onex Bus
Bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- Onex Bus
- Standard Fare
- $28–35
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Booking & Getting There
St. Thomas to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
St. Thomas to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Thomas to Ottawa is 583 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from St. Thomas to Ottawa.
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