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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YQY - YOW
    5h 19m
    $443–2,138

  2. Drive 1,527.8 km

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    1. Drive from Sydney to Ottawacar car 1,527.8 km
    18h 37m
    $300–434

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    34h 9m
    $549–1,326

  4. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YQY - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    5h 22m
    $568–2,978

Sydney to Ottawa by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration34h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Sydney, NS, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) twice daily.

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