What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 17h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $800 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via New York Midtown and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ottawa via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Washington to Ottawa?

The distance between Washington and Ottawa is 741 km. The road distance is 880.1 km.

How do I travel from Washington to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Washington to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Ottawa bus from?

Washington to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Ottawa train from?

Washington to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $800 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 17h 5m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 19h 2m.

Where does the Washington to Ottawa bus arrive?

Washington to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Washington to Ottawa train arrive?

Washington to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ottawa is 880 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Washington to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Ottawa?

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Ottawa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
2h 6m
$833–1,352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
3. Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus
17h 5m
$156–256
Train
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
19h 2m
$264–743
Drive 880.1 km
1. Drive from Washington to Ottawacar 880.1 km
10h 25m
$176–253
Bus via Ottawa
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
2. Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus
3. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
17h 20m
$208–562

Washington to Ottawa by bus

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17h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740.9 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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 bus from Washington Union Station to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via New York Midtown, Montreal, and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert in around 17h 5m.

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