There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Ottawa Central Station by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
2h 33m$826–1,310Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
14h 45m$141–247Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
13h 9m$194–359Drive 880 km
- Drive from Washington to Ottawa Central Stationcar 880 km
10h 25m$174–251Bus via Binghamton (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
15h 47m$167–275
Washington to Ottawa Central Station by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ottawa Central Station is to bus which costs $140 - $250 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ottawa Central Station is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $800 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ottawa Central Station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Bank / Isabella via Newark Penn Station, Tremblay B and Billings Bridge 4C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Washington and Ottawa Central Station is 742 km. The road distance is 880 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa Central Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 9m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Washington to Ottawa Central Station, including transfers.
Washington to Ottawa Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa Central Station is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $800 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 14h 45m.
Washington to Ottawa Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ottawa Central Station is 880 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Washington to Ottawa Central Station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ottawa Central Station, 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 Central Station via Newark Penn Station, Ottawa, Tremblay B, Billings Bridge 4C, and Bank / Isabella in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–1,000
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $65–700
- First Class
- $270–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Binghamton to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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