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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Traverse City to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane TVC - YOW
    6h 4m
    $134–677

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    20h 38m
    $257–769

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    22h 55m
    $186–317

  4. Drive  1,071.1 km

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Ottawacar car 1,071.1 km
    12h 30m
    $216–312

  5. Fly Traverse City to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane TVC - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    6h 52m
    $158–816

  6. Drive to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)car car
    2. Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YAM - YOW
    7h 43m
    $369–669

Traverse City to Ottawa by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Ottawa via Grand Rapids and Detroit Bus Station in around 22h 55m.

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