There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Ottawa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
4h 27m$808–1,309Drive 880.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Ottawacar 880.1 km
10h 25m$178–258Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
18h 15m$198–548Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
19h 38m$248–753Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane IAD - YOW
5h 9m$607–858Bus via Ottawa
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus
19h 50m$183–288
Washington DC to Ottawa by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Ottawa is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $800 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from E St NW+11 St NW and arriving at Ottawa via Washington, New York and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Ottawa via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
The distance between Washington DC and Ottawa is 752 km. The road distance is 880.1 km.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $190 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Washington DC to Ottawa, including transfers.
Washington DC to Ottawa bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $800 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 18h 15m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $800 and takes 19h 38m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ottawa via E St NW+11 St NW, N Capitol St NE+H St NE, Washington, New York, and Montréal in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–1,100
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–700
- First Class
- $280–1,100
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Ottawa bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Ottawa is 880 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Washington DC to Ottawa.
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