There are 4 ways to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YWG - YOW
4h 30m$147–707Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus
- Take the bus from Sudbury to Ottawa - Via Railbus
32h 30m$146–444Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
43h 48m$550–1,247Drive 2,049.7 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Ottawacar 2,049.7 km
26h 3m$405–584
Winnipeg to Ottawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa is to bus which costs $140 - $450 and takes 32h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Ottawa - Via Rail via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 48m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Ottawa is 1707 km. The road distance is 2049.7 km.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 32h 30m and costs $140 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Ottawa bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $450 and takes 32h 30m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 43h 48m.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Ottawa - Via Rail via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, and Sudbury in around 32h 30m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $450–950
- Business
- $500–800
- Business Plus
- $500–800
- Economy
- $500–950
- Economy Plus
- $550–950
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $90–140
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $24–35
- Senior
- $40–60
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Sudbury to Ottawa - Via Rail
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Winnipeg to Ottawa bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Ottawa is 1h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 6:34 PM in Winnipeg and 7:34 PM in Ottawa.
Winnipeg to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Ottawa is 2050 km. It takes approximately 26h 3m to drive from Winnipeg to Ottawa.
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