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How to get fromToronto to Downtown Ottawaby plane, train, bus, car, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Downtown Ottawa by plane, train, bus, car, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

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    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YTZ - YOW
    1h 49m
    $177–526

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus Tor-Ott
    5h 51m
    $55–130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    5h 6m
    $108–320

  4. Drive 391.5 km

    1. Drive from Toronto to Downtown Ottawacar car 391.5 km
    5h 24m
    $78–113

  5. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport, line 1 tram

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYZ - YOW
    2. Take the tram from Hurdman O-Train West / Ouest to Parliament / Parlement O-Train West / Ouesttram tram
    3h 25m
    $140–526

  6. Bus via Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2710 / ...
    6h 7m
    $78–105

Toronto to Downtown Ottawa by train and tram

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Downtown Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 2 hours. 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.

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