There are 7 ways to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
1h 55m$146–519Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Toronto-YYZ to Downtown Ottawa408 km
5h 19m$50–70Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from UP Express Pearson Airport to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
3h 33m$177–570Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
6h 34m$113–336Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Ottawabus FlixBus N2700 / ...
7h 20m$60–110Bus via Toronto (Union Station)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus Tor-Ott
7h 21m$64–142Drive 408 km
- Drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawacar 408 km
5h 19m$80–116
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa is to Airport Transfer which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Toronto Pearson Airport and arriving at Elgin / Slater via Lola / Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa. However, there are services departing from UP Express Pearson Airport and arriving at Parliament / Parlement O-Train West / Ouest via Toronto Union Station and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Downtown Ottawa is 378 km. The road distance is 408 km.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $110 - $340.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa, including transfers.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto Pearson Airport station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $340 and takes 6h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Toronto Airport (YYZ), Canada and Downtown Ottawa, ON, Canada?
WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 4h 49m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 844 438 6687
- Website
- UP Express
Train from UP Express Pearson Airport to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- UP Express
- Adult
- $9–13
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
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 Toronto Pearson Airport to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Toronto to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Toronto-YYZ to Downtown Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–70
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ottawa station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Ottawa.
There are 313+ hotels available in Downtown Ottawa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Downtown Ottawa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.