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Ottawa to Vancouver

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$826.97

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$610.68
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$1,081.42
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Abbotsford
Ave. Duration:
9h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Abbotsford
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$432.57

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$139.95
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett
Ave. Duration:
44h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$95.42
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
29h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$470.74
Train from Toronto to Canadian
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$89.06
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$76.34
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$108.14
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$89.06
Train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4d 1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$292.62–$496.18
Train from Toronto Union Station to Hinton
Ave. Duration:
2d 20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$241.73–$394.40

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$229.01
Bus from Everett to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$101.78

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$139.95
Bus from Everett to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$58.52

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06

Salt Lake Express

Phone:
+1 208-656-8824
Website:
saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane, WA to Everett,
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$108.14

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Spokane, WA to Everett,
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$216.28

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Ottawa, ON to Toronto,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$69.97

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$25.45

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$44.53
Bus from Lake Louise, AB to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$120.86–$165.39

Cold Shot

Phone:
+1 587-557-7719
Website:
coldshot.ca/
Bus from Hinton, AB to Jasper,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$40.71–$57.25

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver,
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.44–$50.89

Northwestern Stages

Phone:
+1 800-366-6975
Website:
northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane, WA to Everett,
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$114.50

Sundog Transportation and Tours

Phone:
1-888-786-3641
Website:
sundogtours.com/
Bus from Jasper, AB to Lake
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$61.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $489.13 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct train between Ottawa (Region) and Vancouver?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Vancouver via Toronto, Niagara Falls Amtrak Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

Is there a direct flight between Ottawa (Region) and Vancouver?

Yes, there are direct flights between Ottawa (Region) and Vancouver; these take 5h 23m and cost $119.57 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver?

The distance between Ottawa (Region) and Vancouver is 3580 km. The road distance is 4866.2 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver without a car is to bus and train via Saint Paul which takes 2 days 23h and costs $260.87 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver train from?

Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or fly from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver?

The best way to get from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train via Dearborn, which costs $293.48 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the time difference between Ottawa (Region) and Vancouver?

Vancouver is 3h behind Ottawa (Region). It is currently 23:06 in Ottawa (Region) and 20:06 in Vancouver.

Where does the Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver train arrive?

Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver is 4866 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Ottawa (Region) to Vancouver.

Where can I stay near Vancouver?

There are 909+ hotels available in Vancouver. Prices start at $43.85 per night.
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